Golden Alexander

Zizia aurea

Plant Characteristics:

• Duration: Perennial 
• Habit: Herb
• Size class: 1-3ft
• Native Habitat: Moist prairies; thickets; open woods 
• Bloom time: April- August

Growing Conditions 

• Light:
  • Sun, partial shade 
• Soil:
  • Moisture: Moist
  • Description: Moist, sandy or sandy-clay soils.

Benefits:

• Conspicuous flowers 
• Attracts butterflies 
• Deer resistant