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.
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.
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
Attributes & Uses
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Dried Flowers |
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Cut Flowers |
Exposure
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Partial Shade |
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Full Sun |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Soil Moisture Preference
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Well-drained |
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Very Adaptable |