Zizia aptera
Golden Alexander
USDA Hardiness Zone 5-7
Heart-shaped, bright green basal leaves look attractive all season.
Plant really comes alive in May and June with tiny yellow blooms. Butterflies love this plant!
Perfect selection for a butterfly garden, wilflower garden, naturalized areas or woodland settings.
Height
12-20 Inches
Spread
18-24 Inches
Color
Yellow/Gold/Bronze
Interesting Notes
A member of the carrot family that is a host to the Black Swallowtail Butterfly.
Bloom Time
May-June
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Prefers ordinary, well-drained soil with average moisture.
When to Divide
spring
Good Companions
Canadian Columbine, Wild Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis), Spotted Joe Pye Weed (Eupatorium maculatum), Red Switch Grass (Panicum virgatum)Characteristics & Attributes
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Butterflies |
Attributes & Uses
| • | Dried Flowers |
| • | Cut Flowers |
Exposure
| • | Partial Shade |
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Fall |
| • | Summer |
| • | Spring |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Well-drained |
| • | Very Adaptable |
