Golden Alexanders (Zizia aurea) are an easy to grow, short lived perennial. These plants are known to self seed easily and have long-blooming bright yellow open flower clusters. Offering some beautiful color in the late spring/early summer for your garden or landscape, Golden Alexanders are known to be deer resistant and tolerate a variety of sun conditions. Light: Full Sun, Part Shade Moisture: Medium to Wet Soil Type: Loam, Clay, or Sandy Loam Soil pH: 6 - 8 Average Height: 1-3 Feet Flowers: Tiny, bright yellow in clusters that develop flat-topped heads Bloom Time: May-June Native Region: wide range in North America Wildlife: Native host plant for Black Swallowtail butterflies