Zizia aurea - Golden Alexander
Zizia aurea - Golden Alexander

Golden Alexander

Zizia aurea

  • Erect reddish stems sometimes branching
  • Each tiny flower is composed of five sepals, five petals and five stamens
  • Flat-topped clusters of clusters of flowers rise slightly above the leaves7
  • Dry seed heads turn purple, adding summer interest
  • Bloom Time: May to June

ZONE:
3

COLOUR:
Yellow

HEIGHT:
75-80 cm

SPREAD:
45-60 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Easy to grow and adaptable to many soil conditions. Typically short-lived, but it will self-seed to maintain its presence.

Additional Notes about Golden Alexander:


Native to Ontario

Larval host for Ozark Swallowtail and Black Swallowtail Butterflies and for Rigid Sunflower Borer Moths.

The flowers feed short-tongued bees and other insects seeking nectar and pollen.

Characteristics & Attributes


FLOWERING TIME:
Lt. Spr-Sum
HABIT:
Upright
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green
LANDSCAPE USES:
Naturalizing