Upland White Goldenrod (Oligoneuron album)

Upland White Goldenrod (Oligoneuron album)

This one catches people off guard — yes, it’s a goldenrod! But with bright white daisy-like flowers instead of yellow plumes. Upland White Goldenrod blooms arrive in late summer and keep going into fall, offering a crisp, unexpected contrast to all the warm tones around it.

It stays low and compact, so it’s easy to tuck into the front of a bed or let it spill between rocks and along paths. A quiet stunner 

Growing Conditions
Light: Full sun
Soil: Dry to medium; thrives in rocky, sandy, or well-drained soils
Height: 12 inches
Spread: 1–1.5 feet
Zones: 3–8
Bloom time: August to October

Wildlife Value
Despite its unusual look, this is a true goldenrod — and that means it supports native pollinators in a big way. It attracts bees, wasps, and small butterflies in late summer when nectar sources start to dwindle. Host plant for several goldenrod-specialist insects, including some native gall midges and leaf miners found in Wisconsin.

Blooms Alongside: rough blazing star (Liatris aspera), sky blue aster (Symphyotrichum oolentangiense), little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium), stiff goldenrod (Solidago rigida), hoary vervain (Verbena stricta)