Tuesday 4 March 2014
Zizia
A small genus of perennials that are distant relatives of Parsley.
Zizia aptera ( Heartleaf Alexander )
A perennial, reaching up to 3 ( rarely over 1.5 ) feet, that is native to North America ( from British Columbia to New York; south to Arkansas to Florida.
The toothed leaves are glossy deep green.
The golden-yellow flowers are borne on panicles during spring.
Hardy zones 4 to 8 in full sun to partial shade on moist, well drained soil.
Zizia aurea ( Golden Alexander )
A perennial, reaching up to 4 x 3 feet, that is native to moist prairies, woodlands and swamps in North America ( from Saskatchewan to New Brunswick; south to Texas to Florida.
The bipinnate leaves are composed of toothed, ovate leaflets, up to 2 inches in length. The foliage is rich deep green.
The golden-yellow flowers are borne in flat heads, up to 2 inches across, during mid spring to early summer.
Hardy zones 3 to 8 in full sun or partial shade on moist, well drained soil.
Tolerant of sand and clay.
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