Golden Alexander Seeds

Zizia aurea 

This beautiful wildflower will bring early yellow color into to your late spring and early summer gardens! Golden Alexanders, also called Golden Zizia, is native to eastern Canada and the eastern half of the United States. They are a short lived perennial but will self seed and spread, and the plants can be divided in early spring or late fall. Golden Alexanders are in the carrot family (Apiaceae) and have beautiful yellow umble flowers that are important to many native pollinators. Historically, the plant has been used for food and medicine. The flowers can be eaten in salads and the stalks are cooked not unlike broccoli. Take care when trying new edible plants, as some are allergic to plants in this family. Golden Alexanders prefer well-draining soil in full sun, but are very adaptable and can thrive in many different conditions.

Golden Alexander seeds germinate best after cold stratification. Gently press seeds into soil surface, seeds should not be planted more than 1/4 inch deep.  Can grow up to three feet tall and plant spacing should be between one to two feet. Full sun / part shade. Perennial.

1 gram packet contains a minimum of 200 seeds.