Golden Alexanders

Zizia aurea

In the United States: Native · also called golden alexander, golden zizia

Golden Alexanders offers early-season nectar and abundant pollen to honeybees and other pollinators when few other flowers are blooming, supporting colony buildup in spring. Peak bloom occurs in May to June, providing a reliable source during this critical period. As a short-lived perennial, it may require occasional reseeding to maintain populations, but it thrives in moist soils without becoming invasive.

Nectar	medium
Pollen	high
Bloom (US)	April–June
Hardiness zones	3-8
Duration	~30 days
Type	Perennial
Sun	partial

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