Golden Alexander

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Zizia aurea Common names include Golden Zizia. Golden Alexander is a short-lived perennial that self seeds with branching, erect, reddish stems. The dry seed heads turn purple addi ng summer interest. Attracts butterflies and is a larval host plant for Black Swallowtails. This plant will persist in many sun/soil situations but prefers average, medium moisture, well drained soils in full sun to part shade. Can tolerate deep shade. Clay, sandy, and rocky soils are best for Golden Alexanders. Height: 1.5'-3'Spread: 1.5'-2'Bloom: April-JuneLight: Full Sun-Dappled ShadeWater: MediumZone: 3-8Origin: Texas, central and eastern North America Show more