Heart Leaf Golden Alexanders Seeds
Zizia aptera
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, pressing the Zizia Aptera seed into the surface of the soil. For spring planting, mix the Heart Leaf Golden Alexanders seeds with moist sand and store them in the refrigerator for 90 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 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 Heart Leaf Golden Alexanders seeds from the plant as soon as they easily come loose from the stems. Store the Zizia Aptera seed in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Meadow Zizia
Latin Name: Zizia aptera
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
US Regions: Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 10,500
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 12 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 12 Weeks
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 24 Inches
Color: Yellow
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Spring
Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Honeybees, Attracts Butterflies, Cut Flowers
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, pressing the Zizia Aptera seed into the surface of the soil. For spring planting, mix the Heart Leaf Golden Alexanders seeds with moist sand and store them in the refrigerator for 90 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 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 Heart Leaf Golden Alexanders seeds from the plant as soon as they easily come loose from the stems. Store the Zizia Aptera seed in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Meadow Zizia
Latin Name: Zizia aptera
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
US Regions: Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 10,500
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 12 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 12 Weeks
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 24 Inches
Color: Yellow
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Spring
Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Honeybees, Attracts Butterflies, Cut Flowers