Zizia aurea
golden Alexanders
Z. aurea grows large, spreads fast, and prefers a moist site. Yellow flowers top rich green leaves in the late spring. Shallow nectaries attract small beneficial bees, wasps and flies, and hosts swallowtail caterpillars. Mass in an open woodland or native plant garden.
Height: 12-24 in
Spread: 10-14 in
Hardiness Zone: 4-9
Bloom Color: Yellow
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Ornamental Interest
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Attracts Wildlife
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