{"product_id":"wild-sunshine™-golden-alexander-zizia-aurea-native-wildflower-seed-pollinator-friendly-perennial-ecotype","title":"Wild Sunshine™ – Golden Alexander (Zizia aurea) Native Wildflower Seed Pollinator-Friendly, Perennial Ecotype","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"400\" data-start=\"233\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"400\" data-start=\"233\"\u003e🌼 \u003cstrong data-start=\"316\" data-end=\"341\"\u003eTrue Native Perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e – Golden Alexander (\u003cem data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"375\"\u003eZizia aurea\u003c\/em\u003e), native to much of the Eastern \u0026amp; Central U.S.\u003cbr data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"425\"\u003e🐝 \u003cstrong data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"453\"\u003ePollinator Powerhouse\u003c\/strong\u003e – Exceptional nectar source for native bees and butterflies\u003cbr data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"516\"\u003e🦋 \u003cstrong data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"551\"\u003eBlack Swallowtail Host Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e – Supports the full life cycle of this iconic native butterfly\u003cbr data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"617\"\u003e🌤 \u003cstrong data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"641\"\u003eSun to Part Shade\u003c\/strong\u003e – Thrives in open sun, woodland edges, and meadow settings\u003cbr data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"703\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"729\"\u003eEarly-Season Blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e – Bright yellow flowers in late spring to early summer\u003cbr data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"787\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"813\"\u003eNatural Meadow Form\u003c\/strong\u003e – Upright growth with attractive seed heads for extended interest\u003cbr data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"882\"\u003e🦌 \u003cstrong data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"914\"\u003eModerately Deer Resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e – Less palatable than many garden perennials\u003cbr data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"962\"\u003e🌎 \u003cstrong data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"986\"\u003eRestoration-Ready\u003c\/strong\u003e – Ideal for native meadows, rain gardens, and habitat projects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"400\" data-start=\"233\"\u003eWild Sunshine™ – Golden Alexander (Zizia aurea) Native Wildflower Seed\u003cbr data-end=\"313\" data-start=\"310\"\u003ePollinator-Friendly, Perennial Ecotype – Perfect for Meadows, Borders \u0026amp; Restoration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"767\" data-start=\"402\"\u003eWhy You'll Love Wild Sunshine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1338\"\u003eGolden Alexander is one of those rare native plants that checks \u003cem data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1156\"\u003eevery\u003c\/em\u003e ecological box. Wild Sunshine™ delivers cheerful yellow blooms just as pollinators are emerging in spring, providing critical early-season nectar when few natives are flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1583\"\u003eBeyond its beauty, \u003cem data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003eZizia aurea\u003c\/em\u003e plays an outsized role in supporting biodiversity. It’s a host plant for Black Swallowtail caterpillars, a favorite of native bees, and a natural fit for meadows, open woodlands, and restoration landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1848\"\u003eWith its manageable height (1–3 ft.) and adaptability to sun or part shade, Wild Sunshine™ adds structure, color, and ecological value without overwhelming surrounding plants — making it just as at home in a curated garden border as it is in a naturalized meadow.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1848\"\u003ePlanting Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1922\" data-start=\"1883\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1898\" data-start=\"1883\"\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Short-lived perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2025\" data-start=\"1925\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1940\" data-start=\"1925\"\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring to early summer (April–June; may extend later in favorable conditions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2057\" data-start=\"2028\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2046\" data-start=\"2028\"\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–3 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2095\" data-start=\"2060\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2070\" data-start=\"2060\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2155\" data-start=\"2098\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2107\" data-start=\"2098\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well-drained sandy or sandy-clay soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2234\" data-start=\"2158\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2177\" data-start=\"2158\"\u003eMoisture Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers consistent moisture; not a dry-site specialist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2295\" data-start=\"2237\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2256\" data-start=\"2237\"\u003eNative Habitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist prairies, thickets, open woods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden Alexander performs best in moist meadow conditions, rain gardens, and transitional spaces between sun and shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1072\" data-start=\"1043\"\u003ePlanting Instructions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1152\" data-start=\"1075\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1098\" data-start=\"1075\"\u003eBest time to plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring or fall (can be dormant-seeded in late fall)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1303\" data-start=\"1155\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1179\" data-start=\"1155\"\u003eCold stratification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recommended – mix seed with moist sand and refrigerate for 30–60 days before planting if planting outside the fall window\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1385\" data-start=\"1306\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1323\" data-start=\"1306\"\u003eSowing depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Surface sow or lightly press into soil – do not bury deeply\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1436\" data-start=\"1388\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1400\" data-start=\"1388\"\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scatter or sow 12–18 inches apart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1531\" data-start=\"1439\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1452\" data-start=\"1439\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep moist during germination; once established, moderately drought-tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1555\" data-start=\"1533\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Range \u003c\/strong\u003eto much of the Eastern and Central United States, from the Great Lakes to the Gulf Coast, thriving in zones 3–8. 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