Thanks all! You are correct! It is a Goldenrod Solidago canandensis.
I found the tag--broken abd half buried.
I bought it last fall, when I was getting a pile if new perennials.
I even have it in 2 different places. One in my AC bed (the pics I posted)
The other sits under my Mockorange bush. in my YUK bed.
I may dig up the one in the AC bed and move it to....somewhere else?
I am sure I planted it for the flowers and the butterflies and bees to feast on.
Di NOT expect it to be so lanky
Gita