Zizia aurea (golden Alexanders)

General info: Zizia aurea, commonly called golden Alexander, is a North American native perennial that thrives in medium moisture soil in full sun. This perennial grows in colonies and is typically found in wet meadows and thickets. Golden Alexanders can reach heights up to three feet tall and is food for the larvae of swallowtail butterflies.

Landscape uses: Golden Alexanders is a very versatile native wildflower. It’s beautiful clusters of tiny delicate yellow blooms make it a striking choice for a native wildflower garden. This perennial is also a host plant for butterflies making it the perfect choice for a butterfly garden pollinator garden.