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golden Alexanders

golden Alexanders

Zizia aurea

perennial☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 3a – Zone 9b

Golden Alexanders is a native North American wildflower with delicate yellow flower clusters that attract pollinators. It thrives in open woodlands and meadows, adding bright color to spring gardens.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5–2.5′ tall × 1–1.5′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 3aZone 9b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 9b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Succession Role

early successionalmid successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Eastern North America

Native to: Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin

Function & Care

dynamic accumulatorpollinator nectarywildlife benefitedible

Edible Parts

rootseed

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, division