This seventh chapter describes the late season blossoming flowers present within the Penn State Schuylkill Certified Native Pollinator Garden. Information about the plants was obtained from the Missouri Botanical Society website.

Late Season Blooming Flowers

Golden Rod

Solidago rugosa (Golden Rod)

Golden rod thrives in full sun, medium well-drained soil, but it can tolerate wet and clay soil. It grows 2’ to3’ tall and wide, with tiny, bright yellow flowers in dense, plume panicles on the ends alternate-leaved stems and blooms from September to October. It attracts bees and butterflies.

Requires: Dead Heading

Potential Problems: Leaf rust is an occasional problem and if necessary, the plant can be divided every 2 to 3 years to control growth.

Brown-Eyed Susans

Rudbeckia triloba (Brown-Eyed Susans)

Brown-eyed Susans require full sun and moderate water; however, it can tolerate drought conditions. It prefers moist organic soil and tends to self-seed. Leaves are thin and rough-textured on both sides in lobes of 3 and lower leaves are ovate long petioles. It grows 2’ to 3’ high and 1½’ wide with daisy-like flowers, which blooms from July to October.

Requires: Dead Heading

Potential Problems: Susceptible to powdery mildew and watch for slugs and snails on young plants.