Solidago nemoralis ssp. nemoralis summersweet It does especially well in

It does especially well in sandy soils

Legend has it that the “tick” part of the common name of this plant comes from its method of seed distribution by sticking to animals and clothing the way ticks do

Showy Tick Trefoil is also valued for its ability to add nitrogen to the soil and as a food source for birds

seed pods form and burst when ripe

Considered an important pollinator plant

Solidago nemoralis ssp. nemoralis summersweet It does especially well inOften called Gray Goldenrod because of the gray hue to its hair covered stems, this smallest variety of Goldenrod produces bright yellow flowers on arching stalks that bloom from summer to early fall. A treat for bees and butterflies.