Heart-leaf Golden Alexanders (Zizia aptera)
Spring Plant
This Species is typically available during our Spring Public Sale May-June at Geist Nursery in Fishers, IN.
A.k.a. heart-leaved meadow parsnip. A close cousin of the better known golden Alexanders (Zizia aurea), heart-leaved golden Alexanders have a slightly smaller stature, broad single leaves, and can tolerate slightly dryer soil. Hosts the black swallowtail butterfly and is and supports small, early season pollinators!
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture: Mesic, Dry Mesic, Dry
Soil Type: Loam, Clay Loam, Rocky Loam
Height: 1’-3’
Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: May
Root Type: Taproot
Notable Wildlife Interactions: Flowers attract bees, flies, beetles, and plant bugs. Hosts the black swallowtail butterfly.
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