Zizia aurea (NGN)
Golden Alexanders
Uncommon classic beauty with golden flowers from late April to early July. Emits a pleasant scent when crushed. Creates a sea of shining yellow waves in wet prairie pockets.
- Height: 24" – 36"
- Width: 18" – 24"
- Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Bloom Time: April, May, June
- Hardiness Zone: 3 To 8
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Plant Characteristics - Zizia aurea (NGN)
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Attributes
- Rain Garden Shade
- Rain Garden Sun
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Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
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Critter Resistance
- Deer Resistant
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Plant Habit
- Upright
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Light Conditions
- Sun to Part Shade
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Native Plant Community
- Wet Prairie
- Mesis Prairie
- Savanna
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Flower Color
- Yellow
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Flower Hue
- Medium
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Flower Type
- Umbel
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Flower Height
- 24" to 36"
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Foliage Color
- Green
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Leaf Texture
- Medium
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Flower Form
- Single
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Flower Size
- 3" to 4"
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Soil Moisture
- Moist/Well Drained
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Prune Time
- Jan/Feb/March
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Growth Rate
- Average
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Origin
- 90 Miles From Mg
Possible Substitutions for Zizia aurea (NGN)
Elymus hystrix (NGN)
Bottlebrush Grass
Matching Attributes
- Plant Habit: Upright
- Height: 24" – 36"
Alisma subcordatum (NGN)
Common Water Plantain
Matching Attributes
- Plant Habit: Upright
- Height: 24" – 36"
Lobelia siphilitica (NGN)
Great Blue Lobelia
Matching Attributes
- Plant Habit: Upright
- Height: 24" – 36"
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