Description
Heartleaf Golden Alexanders is a standout native perennial perfect for naturalizing in Massachusetts woodland gardens and moist meadows. With its flat-topped clusters of golden-yellow blooms and heart-shaped basal leaves, this plant brings unique texture and early-season color. Blooming in late spring to early summer, it adds pollinator-friendly brightness to shaded thickets, glades, or prairie-style beds. The central flower of each umbel lacks a stalk, distinguishing it from other members of the carrot family.
This herbaceous perennial grows either singly or in small colonies, thriving in full sun to partial shade and consistently moist soil. Its elegant growth habit and unusual leaf shape make Heartleaf Golden Alexanders an attractive choice for native and wildflower gardens. While often confused with Zizia aurea, its heart-shaped leaves set it apart both visually and botanically. Heartleaf Golden Alexanders is a rewarding and ecologically beneficial plant for Massachusetts landscapes.
Each plant comes in a 3 quart growers container. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
*This plant may not be in bloom at the time of purchase. Whether pre- or post-bloom, rest assured it’s healthy—just not at its showiest.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Zizia aptera
Color: yellow
Light: full sun – part sun
Watering: deep watering around once a week
Soil: moist, well draining
Zone: 3 – 8
Plant Shape: upright spreading
Plant Type: perennial
Mature Size: height (1' – 3'), width (1' – 1.5')
Blooming Season: late spring – early summer
Growth Rate: medium
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