Goldenrod

Good old goldenrod. Coming into bloom at the end of summer and beginning of fall, its beautiful golden colour lights up roadsides throughout the province. Being so visible and showy right when people's seasonal allergies kick in, poor old goldenrod often takes the blame for people's snuffly noses and itchy eyes. But the good news is -- you are (probably) not allergic to goldenrod!

Goldenrod pollen is heavy and sticky and can't fly easily through the air. The much more subtle, greener, shorter ragweed is the plant causing most people's discomfort. Ragweed blooms at the same time as goldenrod, with a pollen that is powdery, light, and the cause of many people's seasonal discomfort. So even if you have seasonal snuffles, you can learn to love goldenrod again.