{"product_id":"heart-leaf-golden-alexanders-zizia-aptera","title":"Heart-leaf Golden Alexanders (Zizia aptera)","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeart-leaf Golden Alexanders is a versatile and early-blooming native perennial that provides a vital burst of golden-yellow color to the spring landscape. Reaching heights of 1 to 2 feet, it is distinguished from its close relatives by its simple, heart-shaped basal leaves, which remain attractive throughout the growing season. The flat-topped flower clusters, or umbels, appear in late spring and are a critical food source for short-tongued bees, wasps, and hoverflies. As a member of the carrot family, it also serves as a primary host plant for Black Swallowtail butterfly caterpillars. Native to a wide range of habitats including prairies, open woods, and meadows across North America, it is highly adaptable to various soil types, though it prefers medium-moist conditions in full to partial sun. This species is an excellent choice for rain gardens or meadow restorations, where it will readily self-seed to form attractive colonies. Its early bloom time makes it an essential component for any pollinator-focused garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–2 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full to Partial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil moisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to Medium-Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apr–May (Yellow)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to 38 states, including Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, South Dakota\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/database.hokseynativeseeds.com\/species\/zizia-aptera\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSee the full growing guide and county range map for Heart-leaf Golden Alexanders\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hoksey Native Seeds","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":50926580498629,"sku":null,"price":35.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/6567\/1365\/files\/hl_alex1.jpg?v=1793743395","url":"https:\/\/hokseynativeseeds.com\/products\/heart-leaf-golden-alexanders-zizia-aptera","provider":"Hoksey Native Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}