'Fireworks' Goldenrod blooms in the fall as does the wild goldenrod in the fields. People often mistake goldenrod as one of the scourges of the fall season because it blooms at the same time as ragweed. But goldenrod does not bother allergies.Goldenrod is not only a beautiful flowering perennial, it has many medicinal uses as well making it a valuable addition to any medicinal herb garden.
Taken as a tea the leaves and flowers can be used as:
- an expectorant
- an anti-inflammatory
- a diuretic
- a mild sedative
- a treatment for kidney and bladder ailments
- a treatment for coughs, fevers, sore throats, and asthma
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