Golden Alexander
(Zizia aurea)
Other Information
Physical Characteristics
Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Height: 1 - 3 ft
Spread: 1 - 2 ft
Flower Color: Yellow / Gold
Flower Time: Spring (Apr - Jun)
Fruit Type: Seed Capsule
Fruit Color: Brown / Green
Autumn Color: Insignificant
Sun Conditions: Full Sun / Part Shade
Shade Tolerance: Medium
Moisture Preference: Medium
Deer Resistance*: Medium / High
Dog Safe**: Insufficient Info
Conservation Status (MD): S3 - Vulnerable
Other Names:
*Deer resistance can vary based on many factors
**Always consult with a veterinarian about plants toxic to dogs and other animals
Wildlife Benefits:
Golden Alexander flowers are a pollen and nectar source for a wide variety of pollinators. It is a larval host to the Black Swallowtail Butterfly.