



Zizia aurea
This is a beautiful native perennial in the carrot family (Apiaceae). It’s very easy to grow! They produce yellow umbel, flat topped flowers. Flowers typically bloom from April to July, with a long bloom period. Leaves are green and compound. It’s often found in open woods, edge habitats and moist prairies. It’ll readily self seed itself or plants may be divided. Flowers attract native short tongued bees. This is a host plant to the Black Swallowtail butterfly!
Sun Exposure
Full to Part Sun
Bloom Time
April to July
Soil Moisture
Moist to Medium
Plant Height
1-3 Feet
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