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Golden Zizia (Zizia aurea)

Zizia aurea, Golden Alexander, is a native perennial wildflower with bright yellow flower clusters blooming in late spring to early summer, attracting pollinators.

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Sunlight

Thrives in full sun to partial shade. Needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day for best flowering.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging. Water more frequently during dry spells.

Soil

Prefers well-drained soil. Tolerates a range of soil types, including clay and sandy soils.

Temperature

Prefers moderate temperatures between 15-25°C during the growing season. Tolerates cooler temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer. Avoid over-fertilizing.

Care Requirements

Light

Thrives in full sun to partial shade. Needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day for best flowering.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging. Water more frequently during dry spells.

Soil

Prefers well-drained soil. Tolerates a range of soil types, including clay and sandy soils.

Temperature

Prefers moderate temperatures between 15-25°C during the growing season. Tolerates cooler temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer. Avoid over-fertilizing.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.6-1.2 m

Spread

0.3-0.6 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Deciduous

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Compound

Flower Size

0.5-1 cm

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Synonyms
Carum aureum (L.) Alph.Wood
Sison aureum (L.) Spreng.
Smyrnium acuminatum Sm.
Smyrnium aureum L.
Thaspium aureum (L.) Nutt.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderApiales
  • familyApiaceae
  • genusZizia
  • speciesZizia aurea
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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