Before we really dig into the goldenrods, let's review ragweed (which is often growing on roadsides).

There are several different species of ragweed that you might find in Georgia, and these are the two most common: giant ragweed (Ambrosia trifida) and the smaller common ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia). Both are annuals, meaning they come up from seeds from the previous year, bloom, make seed, and then die over the winter. Both are now putting up bloom stalks or are blooming so keep a look out for them so that you can remove them if you want. Please note that the blooms are NOT colorful and appear green the whole time (but you might see the yellow pollen). . . . #nativeplants #nativeplantsofgeorgia #gardening #pollinatorplants #pollinatorgardening #nativehabitat #wildlifegardening #plants #georgia #gonative #spring #nativeplants #nativeplantsofgeorgia #gardening #pollinatorplants #pollinatorgardening #nativehabitat #wildlifegardening #plants #georgia #gonative #spring