Perennial
Golden Alexanders
Zizia aurea
Varieties We Carry
StandardZizia aurea
Sizes & Pricing
1 galFrom$6.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Jun 25.
LightPart Sun, Part Shade
WaterModerate
Mature size1-3 feet × 1-2 feet
About Golden Alexanders
Golden Alexander (Zizia aurea) is a native North American perennial in the carrot family (Apiaceae), bearing flat-topped clusters of small golden-yellow flowers in spring above finely divided, compound foliage. Native to moist meadows, stream banks, and open woodlands from the Great Plains to the eastern United States. An important early-season nectar plant and larval host for the black swallowtail butterfly. Starting at $6.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Flower Color
- Yellow
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- Loam, Clay, Well-drained, Wet
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care
Bloom season. New foliage emerges. Good planting window.
Active growing season.
Foliage may begin to change or drop. Ideal planting window.
Dormant — drops foliage.
Care essentials
Light
Best in part sun to part shade; in NE Florida's intense heat, protection from afternoon sun is important — full sun can stress plants and shorten bloom season.
Water
Prefers consistently moist soil; tolerates brief wet periods and periodic drought once established, but performs best in zone 9b with supplemental irrigation through the dry season.
Soil & Fertilizer
Grows in loam to clay soils with adequate moisture; amend sandy Florida soils with organic matter to improve water retention; fertilize lightly in spring with a balanced slow-release product.
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Common questions
Is Golden Alexanders a good plant for St. Augustine?
Golden Alexanders is a perennial for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 1-3 feet × 1-2 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.