Zizia aurea Golden Alexander

Zizia aurea Golden Alexander

Golden Alexanders produces flat clusters of small yellow flowers above upright stems in spring. Divided green leaves give the clump a light texture, and the flowers draw bees and butterflies.

This perennial can form small colonies in meadow and woodland-edge settings. Green seed structures follow the flowers, with purplish tones developing later in the season. It works well woven among other plants of similar scale.

Grow in full sun or partial shade in moist soil with good drainage. It accepts clay and can tolerate drier periods in summer.

Size
• Height: 1–2 ft
• Width: 1–2 ft

Hardiness
• USDA Zones: 3a–8b

Best Uses
• Pollinator garden
• Border
• Mass Planting

Plant type

Perennial

Height

1-2 ft

Width

1-2 ft

Hardiness zones

3a–8b

Sunlight

Full sun to part shade

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

Yellow

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Purple

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Soil

Humus rich, Moist well-drained, Tolerant of Clay

Landscape use

Border, Mass Planting, Pollinator garden

Shape

Clumping, Upright

Fruit

No

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

No