Zizia aurea
Common name: Golden Alexanders
Golden Alexanders produce bright yellow, large umbels of flowers that bloom late spring to early summer and last about a month. This plant is quite common in our region of Illinois. Plants can reseed heavily under ideal conditions, so deadheading is encouraged. Flowers are visited by a range of bees and butterflies enjoying the early source of pollen and nectar.
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Plant Details
Plant type
Forbs
Soil type
Dry Mesic, Mesic (Not too Wet Not too Dry), Moist Mesic
Light exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun / Part Shade
Bloom period
Spring
Urban environment
Uncompacted Urban Soils
Habitat
Prairie Grasslands
Growth form
Shrubby/Clump, Ground cover
Growth rate
Moderate
Flower color
Yellow
Fall color
Yellow Green
Size
- Mature height
- 1 Feet
- Mature width
- 2 Feet
- Max height
- 3 Feet
- Max width
- 3 Feet
Additional information
Pollinator hot spot