Zizia aptera - Heart Leafed Meadow Parsnip
SKU #'s
- 1012902
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Heart Leafed Meadow Parsnip is a native woodland perennial with simple heart-shaped basal foliage and thin stems sporting loose umbel clusters of tiny bright yellow flowers in late spring to early summer. Grows best with average well-drained soils.
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Type: |
Perennial |
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Origins: |
Eastern N. America; GA Native |
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Height: |
1' - 3' |
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Spread: |
1’ - 1.5' |
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Spacing: |
1.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 8 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
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Season of Interest: |
Spring, Summer, |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. No serious pests or diseases. Foliage may decline in harsh summers. Can aggressively self-seed in ideal conditions.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Bee Balm, Butterfly Weed, Gloriosa Daisy
IMAGE: Sara Kothari, Zizia aptera (Heart-leaved Alexanders) at Chanakyapuri, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
