Golden Alexanders

Golden Alexanders (Zizia aurea) is an important early source of pollen and nectar for newly emerging bees and other insects. The stalks showcase pointy, toothed leaves that sport a deep green coloration. Being able to survive in various conditions with a high tolerance for drought make this perennial a great choice for low maintenance areas of...

Botanical Name: Zizia aurea

Nom Français: Zizia doré

Features

Bloom colour: Yellow

Blooms: Spring - Zone 5

Pollinators: Bees | Butterflies

Sun or Shade: Full Sun | Partial Sun

Plant Type: Perennial

Height: Up to 3 feet (1 meter)

Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba

It grows well in hardiness zones:

Planting

Meadows, borders, ditches

Water requirement: Moist to Dry

Acidic to neutral, Clay, Loam, Sand

Care

Grow in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade.

Pruning

Spread: 30-60 cm

Considerations

Native to Canada

Styling and Use

Asclepias tuberosa, Bouteloua curtipendula, Carex bicknellii, Monarda fistulosa, Rudbeckia hirta, Schizachyrium scoparium, Sporobolus heterolepis or Sorghastrum nutans.