Possible Aster Yellows on Goldenrod? - Ask Extension
Hi there! I have a large patch of goldenrod that looked a bit yellow when it was first coming up. Then it seemed to look more normal and now I can’t...
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Possible Aster Yellows on Goldenrod? #875537
Asked July 01, 2024, 4:11 PM EDT
Hi there! I have a large patch of goldenrod that looked a bit yellow when it was first coming up. Then it seemed to look more normal and now I can’t tell if the flower stalks look normal or not. I do not know the variety but it looks different than the others in my garden which are just one straight stem. Thoughts?
Ramsey County Minnesota
Expert Response
Good Morning,
Thank you for contacting the U of M Extension Service.
From viewing your photo, I do not believe your plant has aster yellows. Or, it is in the very early stages. Please click on the following link from the U of M Extension Yard and Garden website about aster yellows: https://extension.umn.edu/lawns-and-landscapes/landscape-design
The above link has an actual photo of a goldenrod with aster yellows.
Here is another link that shows the native goldenrods in Minnesota: https://www.minnesotawildflowers.info/search?kw=goldenrod
With all the rain we've had, and cloudy weather, the plants might be just taking off!
Good Luck!
Thank you so much!!!
You are welcome!
