Zizia aurea - Golden Alexanders

Zizia aurea is a native perennial wildflower growing to 3 feet or so. It prefers mesic moist areas with full sun to partial shade.

Found in prairies and moist meadows it is one of the earliest species to bloom in the spring.

Yellow umbrel flowers are attractive to a wide range of butterflies and it is the host plant for the Black Swallowtail Butterfly. 

Found east of the Rocky Mountains to the east coast of the United States and in eastern Canada.

How To Plant Golden Alexanders Seed:

Direct sow seeds into prepared soil in late fall once soil temps are below 50 degrees (usually mid to late November). Can also be planted in winter during natural freeze/thaw cycles and early spring. Plant shallow, no deeper than 1/8 to 1/4 inch deep and lightly rake to work seed in. Plant in full sun to partial shade. Can take 3 growing seasons to fully establish.

What is Stratification?

Seed Info

Seed Envelopes contain approximately 0.02 ounces of seed and cover about 5 to 10 square feet. 

Product Details

Flower Color: Yellow

Height: 1 to 3 Feet

Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Soil Hydrology: Mesic to Wet Soils

Bloom Time: April to June

Plant Type: Perennial

Stratification: Cold Moist (CM) 120 Days

Attracts: Butterflies

Host Plant: Black Swallowtail

Product Code: ZIZ01F