Perennial  •  $6, 4-inch pot

Height2 to 3 ft
Spacing1 to 2 ft
Sun ExposureFull Sun to Light Shade
Soil MoistureMedium to Medium-Dry
Bloom ColorYellow
Bloom TimeMay
Companion PlantingsEastern Bluestar, Canada Anemone, Red Columbine
Special Attributes

Zizia aptera

This low-maintenance member of the Carrot Family (Apiaceae) provides easily-accessible nectar and pollen to a number of pollinators early in the season, including small bees, flies, and beetles. As with others in this family, it is a host plant to the Black Swallowtail butterfly. This is an adaptable plant that can tolerate a wide variety of conditions, including light shade to full sun and somewhat dry soil. This will readily re-seed in the garden. Pair with Eastern Bluestar or Red Columbine for a striking late-spring color combination.

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