Growing in transient fen aka seasonal bog/fen. HDM . This goldenrod is commonplace in Pulaski co. Deeply furrowed leaves that are rough due to sunken in veins but not course to the touch, rough stem with hispid hairs. Leaves not flattened out like most in the county roadsides. Lower most leaves not wide, plant clearly large in stature clearly different from elm leaved goldenrod.