Zizia aurea - Golden Alexander - Shipped
Golden Alexander is a native herbaceous perennial toothed compound basal foliage and thin stems sporting flat umbel clusters of bright yellow flowers in late spring. Grows best with average well-drained soils.
Zizia aurea is a host plant for the Woodland Swallowtail butterfly. Learn more about planting for butterflies with Georgia natives with this brochure.
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Type: |
Perennial |
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Origins: |
Eastern N. America; GA Native |
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Height: |
1.5' - 3' |
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Spread: |
1.5’ -2' |
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Spacing: |
1.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 8 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
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Season of Interest: |
Spring |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. No serious pests or diseases. Foliage may decline in harsh summers. Can aggressively self-seed in ideal conditions.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Bee Balm, Butterfly Weed, Gloriosa Daisy
IMAGE: peganum from Small Dole, England, Zizia aurea (17407890002), CC BY-SA 2.0