However, this is not true. It is gratifying to know this about so widespread and striking a flower as the goldenrod, which is a native of almost every state in the Union. All but three or four of the 85 species of goldenrod are native to North America. This species flourishes in practically every kind of, soil and climate throughout the country, in the mountains, at the seaside, in the swamp, on plain or hillside, in meadow or field and by the roadside. The species vary with the locality.
Some species are distinctly weedy, especially in overgrazed pastures.
A few of the goldenrod species have crossed the border into -Mexico and some have ventured to South America. The flower is cultivated in gardens in Europe. It is so abundant and luxuriant in the United States in habitat that only wild flower lovers add it to their plant collection. With one exception, all goldenrods are bright yellow throughout. This exception, Solidago bicolor, has creamy-white flowers.