Golden Alexanders
Golden Alexanders is covered with brilliant golden, three to four inch-wide umbels that bloom for several weeks in late spring. Only one to two feet tall, this is an excellent low-growing perennial for heavy clay soils in semi-shade to full sun …
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
|---|---|
| Soil Moisture | Medium, Moist, Wet |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial, Shade |
| Height | 1' - 2' |
| Bloom Color | Yellow |
| Bloom Time | May, June |
| Spacing | 1' |
| Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Root Type | Fibrous |
| Benefits | Pollinators, Host Plant, Deer Resistant |
| Seeds per Oz | 12000 |
| Propagation Treatment | Moist Stratification |
| Days to Moist Stratify | 30 days |
| Direct Sowing Time | Fall |
Golden Alexanders is covered with brilliant golden, three to four inch-wide umbels that bloom for several weeks in late spring. Only one to two feet tall, this is an excellent low-growing perennial for heavy clay soils in semi-shade to full sun. Moist, well-drained soil is best, but this very adaptable plant will tolerated both wet conditions and dry conditions, as long as there is plenty of moisture early in the growing season.
Very low-maintenance, Zizia aurea blooms along with Blue False Indigo, Canada anemone and Columbine, and combines well with Fox Sedge in the sun.
Zizia aurea is a possible host plant for the Black Swallowtail butterfly, which lays its eggs on plants in the ubelliferous plants in the Apiaceae family, including parsley, fennel, dill and Golden Alexanders.
