Euthamia graminifolia (Grass-leaved Goldenrod) Monarch It is quite an ingenious

It is quite an ingenious seed dispersal mechanism

its flowers are a preferred nectar plant

but significant nut production typically occurs at 10-15 years

Even though this beauty is normally found in part sun or shady conditions in nature

Euthamia graminifolia (Grass-leaved Goldenrod) Monarch It is quite an ingeniousEuthamia graminifolia (Grass leaved Goldenrod) flaunts flattened flowerheads of bright yellow, beginning in June above bright green grass like leaves. A striking late season nectar plant for the prairie or savanna. While it prefers medium to moist soils, it can be very drought tolerant once established. Beloved by pollinators for its late season bloom, it is the larval host of several moths and the seeds are eaten by songbirds. Sun Exposure Prairie