Zizia aurea - Golden Alexander

Golden Alexander is a native herbaceous perennial toothed compound basal foliage and thin stems sporting flat umbel clusters of bright yellow flowers in late spring. Grows best with average well-drained soils. Zizia aurea is a host plant for the Woodland Swallowtail butterfly. Learn more about planting for butterflies with Georgia natives with this brochure. Type: Perennial Origins: Eastern N. America; GA Native Height: 1.5' - 3' Spread: 1.5’ -2' Spacing: 1.5’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 - 8 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: Yellow Season of Interest: Spring MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. No serious pests or diseases. Foliage may decline in harsh summers. Can aggressively self-seed in ideal conditions. LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Gardens, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Bee Balm, Butterfly Weed, Gloriosa Daisy IMAGE: peganum from Small Dole, England, Zizia aurea (17407890002), CC BY-SA 2.0