Goldenrod

Description:

Goldenrod is an herbaceous perennial. In addition to being the name of a wildflower, "goldenrod" is also the name of a color: defined as "a strong to vivid yellow." This flower is widely known as a plant that attracts butterflies. Canada goldenrod is a food source for the following butterflies: Monarch, Clouded sulfur, American small copper, Gray hairstreak. Goldenrod attracts a number of other insects, too, including bees.