Heart-leaved Alexander in bloom
Heart-leaved Alexander Leaves

Heart-leaved Alexanders, Zizia aptera

$18.00

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With the exception of bare root orders (see below), most orders placed during our spring preorder window ship around the middle of May, unless noted otherwise on the product page. Orders placed after May 31st ship in mid-September. You will receive an email with tracking information when your order is on the way.

Bare Root Plants
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Heart-leaved Alexanders are a versatile and underutilized native species that make a great addition to early-season pollinator gardens. Like their close cousin, golden alexanders (Zizia aurea), heart-leaved alexanders bloom in late spring—bridging the floral gap between early spring bloomers like prairie smoke and the more abundant flowers of early summer.

Their clusters of cheerful yellow flowers persist for several weeks and attract a wide variety of native pollinators, especially short-tongued bees and flies. Heart-leaved alexanders also serve as a larval host plant for the black swallowtail butterfly.

This species is very similar in appearance to golden alexanders but can usually be distinguished by its broad, heart-shaped basal leaves—a key identifying feature. As with golden alexanders, it’s important not to confuse heart-leaved alexanders with the invasive wild parsnip, which is much taller, has differently shaped leaves, and can cause severe skin irritation upon contact.

Life Cycle: Perennial
Size: 2 feet
Sun: Full, Partial
Soil: Medium, Medium-Dry
Bloom Time:  May, June
Advantages: Pollinator Favorite Bird Favorite: Habitat, Food Source Deer Resistant Highly recommended for home gardens

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