Zizia aurea ~ Golden Alexander thorns (3) Photo by U

(3) Photo by U

The flowers are densely packed and create a stunning display of color

The glossy green foliage may turn bronze-red in fall

(2) Emőke Dénes

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Zizia aurea ~ Golden Alexander thorns (3) Photo by UGolden Alexander is a native herbaceous perennial toothed compound basal foliage and thin stems sporting flat umbel clusters of bright yellow flowers in late spring. Grows best with average well drained soils. Zizia aurea is a host plant for the Woodland Swallowtail butterfly. Learn more about planting for butterflies with Georgia natives with this brochure. Type: Perennial Origins: Eastern N. America; GA Native Height: 1. 5' 3' Spread: 1. 5 2'