Solidago rigida, also known as Stiff Goldenrod, is a perennial wildflower native to Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. Stiff Goldenrod reaches 3 to 4 feet tall and flowers from August to October, with a shapely yellow cluster of blossoms. A little taller than other goldenrods, it makes a good background plant, with dramatic flower-heads that stick up over many other natives. The big flower clusters make for efficient bee feeding and are quite striking. Like all goldenrods, it is not wind-pollinated and does not cause seasonal allergies. It prefers full sun or slight shade, medium to dry soil, and will grow in clay, loam, or sand. It is also an important food source for birds. Deer-resistant.