Heart-leaved Alexanders Drawing

Heart-leaved Alexanders
Zizia aptera
Apiaceae

Yellow Dark Swish
Heart-leaved Alexanders Picture

Eye-catching 2” clusters of bright yellow flowers from April through June, the simple heart-shaped 3” basal leaves & 3-5 part stem leaves are glossy & very attractive, easy to grow, a food plant for Black Swallowtail (Papilio polyxenes) & Ozark Swallowtail (Papilio joanae) Butterfly caterpillars.

Average To Moist
Sun To Part Shade
1-2 1/2’ tall
Plant Hardiness Zones: 3a-8b
Perennial

Other names: Meadow Zizia

Native Range: NY to BC south to NV & c. CO, ne. AR, AL & the FL panhandle. Rare in CT, IN, RI & MI

Heart-leaved Alexanders $5.75
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