Zizia aurea (Golden Alexander) #1 POT
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Item Code: ZIZ-AUR #1SF
Category
Herbaceous Plants
Manufacturer Sunset Farmstead
Minimum order quantity 10
Description
Zizia aurea, commonly known as Golden Alexanders, is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America, thriving in meadows, prairies, woodland edges, and wetlands. It belongs to the carrot family (Apiaceae) and produces flat-topped clusters of small, bright yellow flowers from late spring to early summer. The plant grows 1€“3 feet tall, with compound leaves made up of toothed leaflets, adding texture to naturalistic landscapes.
Golden Alexanders is valued for its ecological role, providing nectar for various pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and beetles. It serves as a host plant for the Black Swallowtail butterfly caterpillar. This species thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils, making it suitable for rain gardens, native plantings, and pollinator gardens. Its tolerance for a range of conditions, including temporary flooding, contributes to its popularity in ecological restoration projects.
Specifications
Made In
US
Weight
500lb
Height
12in
Width
6in
Length
20in
Depth
12in
Bloom Color
Yellow to Tan
Bloom Period
September to November
Brand
Sunset Farmstead
Category
Herbaceous Plants
Classification
Perennial
Drought Tolerance
High
Growth Habit
Graminoid
Growth Rate
Slow
Light Requirements
Sun to Part Shade
Manufacturer
Sunset Farmstead
Max Mature Height
4'
Pollinator Attributes
Food Source for Pollinators
Root Depth
14"
Salinity Tolerance
Low
Shade Tolerance
Intolerant
Size
#1 Pot
Wetland Indicator Status
FACU
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