Golden Alexander
Zizia aurea
Description: Golden Alexander is a native perennial wildflower that dazzles with clusters of bright yellow, umbrella-shaped blooms atop sturdy green stems. Blooming in spring and early summer, this low-maintenance plant adds cheerful color to wildflower gardens, borders, and naturalized landscapes. Its adaptability and ecological value make it a favorite for gardeners focused on supporting pollinators and native wildlife.
Wildlife Benefits: Golden Alexander is a host plant for the larvae of black swallowtail butterflies, while its blooms attract a variety of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and wasps. Its seeds also support birds, enhancing your garden’s biodiversity.
Medicinal Benefits: Historically used in traditional medicine by Native American tribes, Golden Alexander was valued for its potential to soothe colds and digestive issues. While primarily appreciated for its beauty and ecological benefits today, its medicinal legacy adds to its appeal.
Native Status: Native to much of the eastern and central United States, including Georgia, Golden Alexander thrives in local gardens and supports native ecosystems.
Pollinator Friendliness: With its early-season blooms, Golden Alexander provides an essential nectar source for pollinators emerging in spring, making it a critical plant for eco-friendly gardens.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 1–3 feet
Spacing: 12–18 inches
Sun/Shade: Thrives in Full Sun to Partial Shade
How to Grow: Golden Alexander prefers moist, well-drained soil but is tolerant of clay or sandy conditions. Plant in spring or fall, and water regularly during the first year to establish roots. It self-seeds readily, making it an excellent choice for naturalized plantings.
Add a burst of golden beauty and ecological value to your garden with Golden Alexander—a vibrant native plant that supports pollinators, butterflies, and birds alike.
Available in 4.25 inch (quart) pots.
Zizia aurea
Description: Golden Alexander is a native perennial wildflower that dazzles with clusters of bright yellow, umbrella-shaped blooms atop sturdy green stems. Blooming in spring and early summer, this low-maintenance plant adds cheerful color to wildflower gardens, borders, and naturalized landscapes. Its adaptability and ecological value make it a favorite for gardeners focused on supporting pollinators and native wildlife.
Wildlife Benefits: Golden Alexander is a host plant for the larvae of black swallowtail butterflies, while its blooms attract a variety of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and wasps. Its seeds also support birds, enhancing your garden’s biodiversity.
Medicinal Benefits: Historically used in traditional medicine by Native American tribes, Golden Alexander was valued for its potential to soothe colds and digestive issues. While primarily appreciated for its beauty and ecological benefits today, its medicinal legacy adds to its appeal.
Native Status: Native to much of the eastern and central United States, including Georgia, Golden Alexander thrives in local gardens and supports native ecosystems.
Pollinator Friendliness: With its early-season blooms, Golden Alexander provides an essential nectar source for pollinators emerging in spring, making it a critical plant for eco-friendly gardens.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 1–3 feet
Spacing: 12–18 inches
Sun/Shade: Thrives in Full Sun to Partial Shade
How to Grow: Golden Alexander prefers moist, well-drained soil but is tolerant of clay or sandy conditions. Plant in spring or fall, and water regularly during the first year to establish roots. It self-seeds readily, making it an excellent choice for naturalized plantings.
Add a burst of golden beauty and ecological value to your garden with Golden Alexander—a vibrant native plant that supports pollinators, butterflies, and birds alike.
Available in 4.25 inch (quart) pots.
Zizia aurea
Description: Golden Alexander is a native perennial wildflower that dazzles with clusters of bright yellow, umbrella-shaped blooms atop sturdy green stems. Blooming in spring and early summer, this low-maintenance plant adds cheerful color to wildflower gardens, borders, and naturalized landscapes. Its adaptability and ecological value make it a favorite for gardeners focused on supporting pollinators and native wildlife.
Wildlife Benefits: Golden Alexander is a host plant for the larvae of black swallowtail butterflies, while its blooms attract a variety of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and wasps. Its seeds also support birds, enhancing your garden’s biodiversity.
Medicinal Benefits: Historically used in traditional medicine by Native American tribes, Golden Alexander was valued for its potential to soothe colds and digestive issues. While primarily appreciated for its beauty and ecological benefits today, its medicinal legacy adds to its appeal.
Native Status: Native to much of the eastern and central United States, including Georgia, Golden Alexander thrives in local gardens and supports native ecosystems.
Pollinator Friendliness: With its early-season blooms, Golden Alexander provides an essential nectar source for pollinators emerging in spring, making it a critical plant for eco-friendly gardens.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 1–3 feet
Spacing: 12–18 inches
Sun/Shade: Thrives in Full Sun to Partial Shade
How to Grow: Golden Alexander prefers moist, well-drained soil but is tolerant of clay or sandy conditions. Plant in spring or fall, and water regularly during the first year to establish roots. It self-seeds readily, making it an excellent choice for naturalized plantings.
Add a burst of golden beauty and ecological value to your garden with Golden Alexander—a vibrant native plant that supports pollinators, butterflies, and birds alike.
Available in 4.25 inch (quart) pots.