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Herbaceous Perennial
Zizia aurea
golden alexanders
An herbaceous perennial to 80cm tall, with upright, branching stems and toothed, glossy, pinnate leaves. In late spring and early summer it produces flattened umbels of bright yellow flowers; these are followed by purplish seed heads
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- North America
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by sowing seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Prairie planting
- Wildlife gardens
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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