Solidago juncea or ‘Early Goldenrod’ is a forb that blooms a firework-like display of yellow composite flowers. This plant is easy to grow in dry to medium, well drained soil and likes full to partial sun exposure. It will tolerate dry soil as it matures. Early Goldenrod is most commonly found in dry, rocky soils along roadsides, open woods, slopes, and prairies. Its native range stretches from Northeastern Canada to Southeastern Florida

A long stem, sometimes covered in hair, stands about 2-4 feet off the ground. Dozens of composite flowers, about ¼ inch across burst from the panicle atop the main stem. Flowers, boasting a very mild fragrance, are bright yellow and develop achenes which have small tufts of hair that disperse in the wind and spread its genetics. Leaves jutt out of the stem, often different in shape. Leaves can be lanceolate, oblateolate, or narrowly ovate. This plant can spread its rhizomes and form colonies so thinning every few years is recommended. Early Goldenrod has a promptu name, because it is one of the earliest blooming goldenrods and tend to bloom from july-august

Solidago juncea has few pest and disease problems. Occasionally, leaf rust and powdery mildew may be present, but it’s typically after the blooms die out. Bees and butterflies are attracted to this plant.

Early Goldenrod is aggressive and therefore may not be suitable for small landscape plantings.