Zizia aurea
Golden Alexanders
One of our earliest blooming natives; an early source of food for pollinators.
General Product Information:
Item Number: ZIZAUR02
Species Type: Native
Product Categories:
Herbaceous Flowering Species, Pollinator Favorites, Riparian Sites, Uplands & Meadows
Classification: Herbaceous Perennial
Habitat: Wooded bottomlands, streambanks, moist meadows, floodplains.
Bloom Period: April to June
Flower Color: Yellow
Foliage Color: Green
Height: Up to 3.3 Ft
Pollinator Value: Medium
Indicator Regions (view map & key):
Northcentral & Northeast: FAC
Midwest: FAC
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FAC
Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FAC
Tolerances:
Shade: Moderate
Seed Information:
Approximate seeds per lb: 172,000
Seeding Rate: When used as part of a mix, ensure that the mix consists of not less than 0.5% and not more than 3.0% of the total.
Truax Seedbox: Fine