Height is determined mostly by the fertility and moisture content of the soil. Found on roadsides, disturbed habitats, and open sites. Tall Goldenrod prefers full to partial sun, and average moisture levels. This plant will tolerate some drought, but may drop some of its lower leaves. It also tolerates a variety of soils, seeming to prefer a heavier soil with some clay content. The root system is fibrous, producing creeping rhizomes that spread and form colonies, therefore give lots of space. Propagation: Seed, Clump division.