A distinctive, short, white flowering goldenrod with thin leaves. Grows in dry, shortgrass prairies in well drained soil that contains sand or gravel. Plays well with other short, dry soil species like butterfly milkweed and purple prairie clover! Originally classified as an aster due to the appearance of its flowers, it is now grouped with the flat-topped goldenrods.

Light: Full Sun

Soil Moisture: Mesic, Dry Mesic, Dry

Soil Type: Sandy, Gravely, Rocky

Height: 1’-2’

Bloom Color: White

Bloom Time: Jun-Sep

Root Type: Fibrous 

Notable Wildlife Interactions: Little data available. Flowers likely attract a variety of attract small insects.