Zizia aurea
- Perennial
- 60-80 cm high
- Yellow flowers
- Very hardy
- Attractive to bees
North American prairie plant. Yellow, early flowering umbellifers above fresh green foliage. Insect attractor par excellence. Beautiful and long-lasting seed heads.
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Garden use
Use
For wildlife and biodiversity
Growth
Planting density
Plant about 3 - 5 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 60 - 80 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | April - July |
| Flower colour | Light yellow, Yellow |
| Growth habit | Ascending |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Hardiness | down to about -30°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Full sun, Sunny, Morning sun, Evening sun, Open shade |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Average, Moist |
| Soil | Normal, Heavy |
| Soil fertility | Normal, High |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Zizia aurea |
|---|---|
| Genus | Zizia |
| Family | Apiaceae |
| Common names | NL: Gouden Alexanderbloem |
| Origin | America, North |
