Golden Alexanders is an excellent early summer bloomer that provides a score of nectar and pollen for small native bees.
Pollinator Type
Bees, wasps, flies
Plant Type
Herbaceous perennial
Zone
3 to 8
Height
3-5 ft
Spread
1 to 2 ft
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Moisture Requirement
Medium Soil
Bloom Color
Yellow
Bloom Time
May, June
Design Considerations
Add to full sun pollinator gardens or on the edge of a shade garden.
Care and Maintenance
Low maintenance once established.
Pest and Diseases
No major issues.
Establishment and Propagation
Plant from seed after 60 days of cold moist stratification or sow directly outside in the fall (preferred). Can also plant from plug in spring or fall. Can reseed itself.
Commercial Availability
Sometimes available.
Alternative Plant Selections
Heart-Leaved Alexanders
Native Status
Illinois native statewide.
Fall Color
Insignificant
Growth habit
This herbaceous plant grows in attractive clumps.
Number of Caterpillars that Use this as a Host Plant
