Golden Alexanders (Zizia aurea)
Golden Alexanders is a 2' to 3' tall native perennial that prefers wet sites and full sun, but will tolerate dry sites and partial shade. It is usually found growing in moist fields, prairies, and open woodlands. Golden Alexanders is a spring flowering plant that features broad compound umbels of tiny bright yellow 5-petaled flowers. Golden Alexander is a valuable component in conservation seed mixes, wildflower gardens, and wildlife habitat plantings. Birds eat the seed, small mammals eat the foliage, and its flowers attract many beneficial insects. Prices listed are based on pure live seed weight, not bulk weight.
Species Details
Common Name (Botanical Name) | Golden Alexanders (Zizia aurea) |
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Bloom Season | Spring |
Group | Wildflowers/Forbs |
Bloom Color | Yellow |
Duration | Perennial |
Soil moisture | Dry (Xeric);Medium (Mesic) |
Soil texture | Medium (Silt/Loam);Fine (Clay) |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun;Part Shade |
Status | Native |
Wetland status | FAC |
pH | Acidic;Neutral;Alkaline |
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Average height | 2-3ft |
USDA Zones | 3a;3b;4a;4b;5a;5b;6a;6b;7a;7b;8a;8b; |
RNS Region | 1;2;3 |
Planting rate/Acre | Not Recommended |
Seeds Per Lb. | 176000 |
Seeds Per Oz | 11000 |
Seeds Per Packet | 300 |
Product Benefits | Low Growing;Wildlife Cover;Wildlife Food;Wildlife Nesting;Nectar Source; |