Zizia aurea

Meadow Parsnip (Golden Alexander)

  • Flat-topped clusters of yellow flowers in late spring
  • Attracts pollinators
  • Host plant for woodland swallowtail butterfly

American Beauties Native Plants

Purchase options for Meadow Parsnip (Golden Alexander)

  • Size: 1 Gallon -
  • Status: BeautiFULL
  • Availability: Online

$25.00

Success Starts With Soil

Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Native
• Naturalizing
Foliage Color
• Green
Maintenance and Care
• Low Maintenance
• Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Supports Bees
Flower Color
• Yellow
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Spring
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun
Habit
• Upright
Soil Moisture
• Moist, Well-Drained
Growing Tips for Zizia aurea

Golden Alexanders is a hardy native perennial that grows well in full sun to part shade. It prefers medium to moist, well-drained soil and adapts to a range of conditions. Little maintenance is needed; cut back spent blooms to keep plants tidy or leave seed heads for wildlife. Fertilizer is not required. Great for garden beds, borders, and naturalized areas, and attracts pollinators in spring.