Golden Rod

The Goldenrod gets its name from the golden color of the plant and will bloom starting around fall time. They are a magnet for all sorts of pollinators. Many people think that this plant gives you fall allergies, but it is in fact not the Goldenrod, but it is the Ragweed that is going around when they both are blooming at the same time.

Many people also believe that this plant is a weed since a lot of people think this plant is a allergy worry. The Goldenrod is actually a great plant to have around since it is native and helps pollinators a lot as well.

Another fact about Goldenrod is that you can actually make tea out of it. It actually a lot of health benefits as well making this sweet tea. To make this you bring water to boil point. Then you take the Goldenrod and put it on a strainer or in a tea bag and soak it just like regular tea letting the Goldenrod sit. Bringing it much flavor!