Alexanders — Golden Alexander (Zizia aurea) Plants
Alexanders — Golden Alexander (Zizia aurea) Plants
Golden alexanders are a showy addition to a moist meadow, pond’s edge or garden. In late May the bright yellow Queen Anne's lace-like flowers shine in the landscape, and the dark green foliage is divided into three distinct parts. Host plant for black swallowtail butterflies.
Native to: Maine - Central to Eastern North America
Growing conditions: Sun to part shade, average to wet
Natural habitat: Wet meadows and thickets.
Grows up to: 18"
Blooms: Late May
Pairs well with: Blue iris, boneset and swamp milkweed
Medium
Wet
Sun
Part Shade