Golden Alexander

Zizia aurea

• 2.5” plug

• Light: Full sun, partial, shade

• Height: 1' - 2'

• Spacing: 1'

• Bloom time: May, June

• Bloom color: Yellow

• Soil type: Clay, loam, sand

• Soil moisture: Medium, moist, wet

• Perennial

• Deer resistant: Yes

Ecological benefits: Butterflies, Bees; Larval host for Eastern black swallowtail, Ozark swallowtail

Landscaping tips: Rain gardens, prairie gardens; spreads easily

Kristen’s notes: Great for early season blooms and they bring tons of swallowtails and their caterpillars to the garden.