Zizia aptera
Heartleaf Golden-Alexander
Please register or login to build your personal plant list.Zizia aptera, known mostly by its common names Heartleaf Golden-Alexander or Meadow Zizia, is an herbaceous perennial plant with...
Description:
Zizia aptera is an herbaceous perennial plant that is part of the carrot family, Apiaceae. The central flower lacks a flower stalk, distinguishing it from other members of the group. This plant is characterized by its yellow flower clusters (known as umbels) that bloom in the late spring and early summer. Each umbel can have up to 1-15 umbellets (flowers on the umbel). The leaves of the plant have a characteristic heart shape. Common names for the plant include Heartleaf Golden-Alexander and Heart-leaved Meadow Parsnip.
Zizia aptera is a popular plant in pollinator and rain gardens.
Wildlife value: A variety of pollinators (including bees, butterflies, beetles, and pollinating flies) feed on the nectar and/or pollen of the flowers. Zizia aptera is the host plant for the larvae (caterpillars) of Black Swallowtail butterflies.
Plant Details:
Other Common Names: Heart-leaved Meadow Parsnip, Meadow Zizia
Plant Type: Flower, Perennial
New Jersey Native: Yes
Bloom Times: Late Spring to Early Summer
Bloom Colors: Yellow
Deer Resistance: Some
Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: Bees and Other Pollinators, Butterflies, Birds
Salt Tolerance: Unknown
Hardiness Zone: 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Physiographic Region: All Regions in NJ
Grows in Special Ecoregions: Pinelands
Soil Characteristics
Soil Type: Loam, Sandy, Clay
Soil Moisture: Moist
Soil pH: Neutral
Light Needs of Plant
Optimal Light: Full sun
Light Range: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water Needs of Plant
Soil Moisture: Moist
Drought Tolerance: Medium
Size and Growth Rate
Height: 1.00 - 2.5 ft
Spread: 1.00 - 1.50 ft
Growth Rate: Fast