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Herbaceous perennial reaching 60-120 cm tall. Features heart-shaped lower leaves and numerous small, pale blue to lavender daisy-like flowers blooming September-October. Prefers well-drained soils and partial shade to full sun. Spreads by rhizomes and self-seeding. Attracts late-season pollinators. Suitable for woodland edges, naturalized areas, and fall-blooming gardens. Native to eastern North America.

Herbaceous perennial growing 60-150 cm tall. Features rough-textured, lance-shaped leaves and arching plumes of small yellow flowers blooming August-October. Adaptable to various soils and full sun to partial shade. Spreads by rhizomes, forming colonies. Attracts numerous pollinators and beneficial insects. Suitable for meadows, naturalized areas, and wildlife gardens. Can spread aggressively in ideal conditions. Native to eastern North America.

Herbaceous perennial reaching 30-60 cm tall. Features narrow, grass-like leaves and flat-topped clusters of small white flowers blooming July-September. Prefers well-drained, sandy or rocky soils and full sun. Drought-tolerant once established. Attracts butterflies and bees. Suitable for rock gardens, prairies, and sunny borders. Formerly classified as an aster. Native to central and northeastern North America.

Herbaceous perennial reaching 60-120 cm tall. Features smooth, somewhat succulent leaves and flat-topped clusters of yellow flowers. Prefers consistently moist to wet, calcareous soils and full sun. Important nectar source for butterflies and other pollinators. Excellent for rain gardens and wet meadows.

Herbaceous perennial reaching 30-60 cm tall. Features gray-green foliage and one-sided arching sprays of bright yellow flowers. Prefers poor, well-drained soils and full sun. Highly drought-tolerant. Important late-season nectar source. Excellent for dry prairies and rocky slopes.

Herbaceous perennial reaching 60-120 cm tall. Features basal rosettes and arching sprays of yellow flowers. Prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Drought-tolerant once established. Important late-season nectar source. Spreads moderately by rhizomes.

Herbaceous perennial growing 30-90 cm tall. Features zigzag stems, broadly ovate leaves, and clusters of small yellow flowers blooming August-October. Prefers moist, rich soils and partial to full shade. Spreads slowly by rhizomes. Attracts pollinators and supports beneficial insects. Suitable for woodland gardens and shaded borders. Less aggressive than some other goldenrod species. Native to eastern North America.