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), Wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum)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 |
