Zizea aptera

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Description

Zizia aptera is an Eastern US native wildflower that attracts butterflies and other pollinators with its flat clusters of brilliant, yellow blooms in late spring. It is more commonly known as "Heartleaf Alexanders".

Zizia aptera is similar in appearance to Zizia aurea (Golden Alexanders), though it is set apart by its heart-shaped basal leaves. It makes an excellent native alternative to Queen Anne's Lace.

For best results, plant Zizia aptera Heartleaf Alexanders in moist to dry, well-drained soil. It does not usually need extra fertilization. It will grow in sun to part-shade.

Characteristics

  • Common Names: Heartleaf Alexanders
  • Zones: 3-8
  • Light Requirements: Full Sun to Light Shade
  • Soil Preference: Moist to dry, well-draining
  • Height at Maturity: 36"
  • Width at Maturity: 30"
  • Bloom Color: Yellow
  • Bloom Time: Spring

Special Features

  • Attracts: Butterflies. Pollinators.
  • Tolerates: Drought.
  • Other Features:

Care and Growing Tips

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Shipping Info

 

All orders placed now will ship in Spring 2024 unless requested otherwise.

    • Zones 9&10: Starting March 25th
    • Zone 8: Starting April 1st
    • Zone 7: Starting April 8th
    • Zone 6: Starting April 22nd
    • Zone 5: Starting May 6th
    • Zones 4-2: Starting May 13th

If you live in a warm climate and wish to receive your plants during the winter, please send us an email. Please note that we may be unable to fulfill your request if temperatures are too cold for safe transit or if the plants are dormant.

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Please note: Depending on the time of year, the foliage of the plants may be trimmed to fit into our shipping boxes. This could delay the flowering of the plant, but many perennials actually benefit from being cut back.

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