Description
Golden Alexander is a vibrant native perennial perfect for Massachusetts gardens. With its striking yellow flowers in late spring, this plant adds a cheerful touch to any landscape. The compound umbels of tiny yellow blooms rise above the bright green serrated foliage, creating a beautiful contrast. Golden Alexander also produces purple fruits in clusters by mid to late summer, while its brick-red stems add an attractive feature throughout the growing season.
This hardy perennial thrives in full sun to partial shade, making it versatile for various garden settings. Known for its ability to self-seed, Golden Alexander will naturalize easily, making it ideal for open woodlands, prairie areas, or native plant gardens. It is a low-maintenance plant that attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies. With a spread of 24 inches and a height of 3 feet, this perennial is perfect for mass planting or as ground cover in your Massachusetts garden.
Each plant comes in a #1 (1 gallon) 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.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Zizia aurea
Color: yellow
Light: full sun – part shade
Watering: moderate, dont let the soil dry out
Soil: well draining
Zone: 3 – 7
Plant Shape: upright spreading
Plant Type: herbaceous perennial
Mature Size: height (3'), width (24″)
Blooming Season: late sping
Growth Rate: medium
Have any questions or need help finding the right plant? Contact Customer Service via the blue chat to call, text, or email. We are happy to help!