Also known as Common Alexanders · Golden Alexander · Golden Alexanders
Golden Zizia (Zizia aurea) is a cheerful, native perennial with bright yellow, umbrella-shaped flower clusters in late spring, attracting pollinators.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers at least six hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained. Allow top inch to dry between waterings.
Loam, Clay, Sand
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Hardy in USDA zones 3-8. Prefers cooler temperatures for optimal growth.
Low
25% intensity
Amend soil with compost annually. Light feeding in spring if needed.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Golden Zizia prefers consistent moisture, especially when establishing. Water deeply once the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Avoid waterlogging, as this can lead to root rot.
Reduce watering frequency in fall and winter when the plant is dormant.
Pruning is typically minimal for Golden Zizia. Deadhead spent flower stalks to encourage reblooming and maintain a tidy appearance.
Cut back foliage to the ground in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges to promote a healthy restart.
Golden Zizia can be propagated by division of established clumps in early spring or fall. Seeds can also be sown outdoors in fall or stratified indoors and sown in spring.
Germination can be slow and erratic, so patience is key.
Repotting is not typically necessary for Golden Zizia as it is a perennial that is best left undisturbed in its location. If propagation by division is desired, this process effectively involves repotting smaller sections of the parent plant.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Golden Zizia (Zizia aurea)
Where Golden Zizia (Zizia aurea) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Apiales |
| Family | Apiaceae |
| Genus | Zizia |
| Species | Zizia aurea |
Similar in genus Zizia
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