Golden Alexanders

Zizia aurea

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Type

Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Forbs & Flowers

Grasses, Sedges, & Rushes

Conditions

Sun

Shade

Wet

Dry

Land Use

Obligate Wetland Plant almost always occurs in wetlands.

Facultative Wetland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Facultative Plant occurs both in wetlands and in non-wetlands.

Facultative Upland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Obligate Upland Plant almost always occurs in non-wetlands.

Often occurs in small colonies. An easy to grow species that is not at all aggressive in the garden. Foliage tends to deteriorate as the summer progresses. In ideal conditions can reseed heavily. Dry seedheads turn purple, adding summer interest. Cut back dead plant material in the early spring. Attracts butterflies and bees. Food source for caterpillars.

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Details

Plant Type

Forbs & Flowers

Conditions

Sun

Wet

Native to Kentucky?

Native to Kentucky

Land Use

Facultative Occurs both in wetlands and in non-wetlands.

Project Uses

Bioswale / Rain Garden / Green Dry Basin

Upland Restoration

Urban / Tree Box

Wetland Restoration

Tendency to Spread

Medium

Height (ft)

2-3

Flower Color

Yellow

Fall Showy?

Flowering Time

May

Salinity Tolerance

Moderate Tolerance