Golden Alexanders (Zizia aurea) is a seasonal plant with yellow flowers late spring into early summer. They prefer moist to mesic soil in sun to part sun where they grow up to 3 feet tall. They are a good choice for banks and slopes. Companion plants include Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) and Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium).
Maintenance
To prevent self-seeding deadhead post-bloom in July.
About
Light Requirements
Sun,
Part Sun Moisture Requirements
Banks,
Slopes Soil Requirements
Clay,
Loam,
Rock Height
Short Spacing
1 to 2 feet Category
Seasonal Attracts
Bees,
Butterflies Illinois Native Plant Status
Yes Bloom Time
May,
June Bloom Color
Yellow Seasonality
Spring,
Summer Sociability
Groups of 5-10