Heart-leaved Alexanders |
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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 soil, sun to partial shade, 1 to 2 ½ ‘ tall.
Other common names: Meadow Zizia
Zone 3-8
Native range: New York to British Columbia south to Nevada & c. Colorado, ne. Arkansas, Alabama & the Florida panhandle
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