Golden Alexander

Zizia aurea

Size: 1 & 3 Gallon Availability

Flower
Max size: 3’ tall

Very Moist, Usually Moist
Claya, Sand
Sun, Part shade

AKA: Meadow Parsnip, Wild Parsley, Common Golden Alexanders

Golden Alexander blooms late spring into summer, with yellow flowers. Though it is the only member of the carrot family that is native to eastern North America, it is not edible. It needs colder temperatures in the winter, so it is not ideal for the Florida coastline. It is the larval host for black swallowtails.

It makes for a decent cut flower that can be used in bouquets and arrangements.