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Golden Alexanders Seeds

Zizia aurea

5.00 (1 reviews)
  • HOW TO GROW
  • FAST FACTS
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HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, pressing the Zizia Aurea seed into the surface of the soil. For spring planting, mix the golden Alexander seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 60 days before planting. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination. This seed germinates best in fairly cool soil.

Growing: Water seedlings regularly until they become established. Though this plant prefers moist soil, mature plants also tolerate some drought. This plant attracts butterflies, and will self-seed in good growing conditions.

Harvesting: For cut golden Alexander flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Strip the foliage that will fall below the water level, and place in water immediately.

Seed Saving: After the flowers fade, the small, ribbed seeds will begin to form. Strip the Zizia Aurea seeds from the plant as soon as they easily come loose from the stems. Store the golden Alexander seed in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Golden Zizia

Latin Name: Zizia aurea

Species Origin: US Native Wildflower

Type: Native Wildflowers

Life Cycle: Perennial

USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

US Regions: Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 11,500

Stratification: Cold/Wet for 12 Weeks

Germination Ease: Stratify 12 Weeks

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun, Shade

Height: 30 Inches

Color: Yellow

Bloom Season: Blooms Early Spring, Blooms Late Spring

Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Honeybees, Attracts Butterflies, Cut Flowers

Golden Alexanders Seeds 5.0
Review By Sean Britton

Nice Product

Ordered the Golden Alexander for spring planting. It has arrived on time and is well packaged.

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~500 Seeds) $3.48 -+
1/4 Oz Mylar (7.09g) $5.96 -+
1 Oz Mylar (~11,500 Seeds) $9.88 -+
1/4 Lb Mylar (113g) $22.83 -+
1 Lb Bulk Bag (454g) $90.00 $75.00 -+
5 Lb Bulk Bag (2.27kg) $405.00 $337.50 -+
10 Lb Bulk Bag (4.54kg) $720.00 $600.00 -+
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DESCRIPTION

These lacy yellow clusters begin to show at the beginning of spring. In the wild, these native perennials are often found growing in moist areas with dappled light. This species is often a component of native seed mixes because the early blooming flowers are a critical food source for pollinators.
This moisture-loving woodland plant can be found thriving along streams or in abandoned fields and meadows. The first historical record of this plant comes from Carl Linnaeus' landmark work Species Plantarum, published in 1753. Linnaeus named the genus "Zizia" in honor of German botanist Johann Baptist Ziz. The species name "aurea" is Latin for "golden," referring to the color of the blossoms.

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, pressing the Zizia Aurea seed into the surface of the soil. For spring planting, mix the golden Alexander seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 60 days before planting. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination. This seed germinates best in fairly cool soil.

Growing: Water seedlings regularly until they become established. Though this plant prefers moist soil, mature plants also tolerate some drought. This plant attracts butterflies, and will self-seed in good growing conditions.

Harvesting: For cut golden Alexander flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Strip the foliage that will fall below the water level, and place in water immediately.

Seed Saving: After the flowers fade, the small, ribbed seeds will begin to form. Strip the Zizia Aurea seeds from the plant as soon as they easily come loose from the stems. Store the golden Alexander seed in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Golden Zizia

Latin Name: Zizia aurea

Species Origin: US Native Wildflower

Type: Native Wildflowers

Life Cycle: Perennial

USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

US Regions: Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 11,500

Stratification: Cold/Wet for 12 Weeks

Germination Ease: Stratify 12 Weeks

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun, Shade

Height: 30 Inches

Color: Yellow

Bloom Season: Blooms Early Spring, Blooms Late Spring

Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Honeybees, Attracts Butterflies, Cut Flowers

Reviews

5.00
Global Rating: 5.00 from 1 reviews
5.0

Review By Sean Britton

Nice Product

Ordered the Golden Alexander for spring planting. It has arrived on time and is well packaged.