Perennial – Golden Alexanders

Golden Alexanders

Botanical name: zizia aurea 

Beginner friendly?: moderate 

Average size at maturity: 15 inches – 30 inches in height with up to a 2 ft spread 

Hardy zone: zones 4-9 

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in first growing season 

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: yellow 

Bloom time:  spring, summer 

Pruning instructions: deadhead withered blooms and foliage as needed 

Propagation methods: propagate by seed sowing 

Landscape use: flower gardens, container plant, pollinator gardens 

Special features: cold-hardy, heat tolerant, attracts pollinators 

Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: keep soil consistently moist but not soggy 

Fertilizing instructions : use a balanced liquid fertilizer once a month throughout the spring, summer, and fall months 

Best time to plant: spring 

Best type of soil:  loam, sand 

Companion plants: butterfly weed, bee balm, phlox, coneflower 

Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no