Golden Alexander
Zizia aurea
This low-growing native perennial is easy to grow and, although short-lived, will self-seed and produce seedlings in ideal conditions. It has brilliant yellow umbel flowers that continuously bloom throughout summer. It is a perfect plant for supporting short-tongued insects that can reach the nectar in the small yellow flowers. Northeastern U.S. Native and native to Rockland
Height: 12 – 24”
Spread: 18 – 24”
Pot size: 3 qt.
Bloom time: May, June, July
Light: Sun, part shade
Moisture: Average, Wet
Attracts: Butterflies, beneficial insects, birds, host plant for Black Swallowtail
Deer Resistance: Yes
Companion Plants: Cardinal Flower, False Indigo, Swamp Milkweed, Wild Columbine
1st Photo: Glover Perennials
2nd Photo: MGV Ginger Hughes
Zizia aurea
This low-growing native perennial is easy to grow and, although short-lived, will self-seed and produce seedlings in ideal conditions. It has brilliant yellow umbel flowers that continuously bloom throughout summer. It is a perfect plant for supporting short-tongued insects that can reach the nectar in the small yellow flowers. Northeastern U.S. Native and native to Rockland
Height: 12 – 24”
Spread: 18 – 24”
Pot size: 3 qt.
Bloom time: May, June, July
Light: Sun, part shade
Moisture: Average, Wet
Attracts: Butterflies, beneficial insects, birds, host plant for Black Swallowtail
Deer Resistance: Yes
Companion Plants: Cardinal Flower, False Indigo, Swamp Milkweed, Wild Columbine
1st Photo: Glover Perennials
2nd Photo: MGV Ginger Hughes
Zizia aurea
This low-growing native perennial is easy to grow and, although short-lived, will self-seed and produce seedlings in ideal conditions. It has brilliant yellow umbel flowers that continuously bloom throughout summer. It is a perfect plant for supporting short-tongued insects that can reach the nectar in the small yellow flowers. Northeastern U.S. Native and native to Rockland
Height: 12 – 24”
Spread: 18 – 24”
Pot size: 3 qt.
Bloom time: May, June, July
Light: Sun, part shade
Moisture: Average, Wet
Attracts: Butterflies, beneficial insects, birds, host plant for Black Swallowtail
Deer Resistance: Yes
Companion Plants: Cardinal Flower, False Indigo, Swamp Milkweed, Wild Columbine
1st Photo: Glover Perennials
2nd Photo: MGV Ginger Hughes