BWSR’s monthly Featured Plant includes information on native species identification, range, preferred habitat, uses and planting recommendations. Focusing on plants that are important for conservation projects, BWSR’s senior ecologist and vegetation specialist curates the feature with occasional contributions from other experts. Find the current Plant of the Month here. Browse the archive here.
Less aggressive than many sun-loving goldenrods, zigzag goldenrod makes a good addition to rain gardens and native plantings in partial shade. The 2-to 3-foot-tall rhizomatous perennial grows naturally in most Minnesota counties except for some in the far north. Its composite flowers attract a wide range of pollinators.
