Golden Alexanders (Zizia aurea)

Family: Apiaceae or Umbelliferae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Zizia aurea is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.8 m (2ft 7in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. It is in flower from May to June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

delicious cooked vegetable when used in a similar manner to broccoli. — The flowers, with the main stem removed, are a welcome addition to a tossed green salad.; They are also a delicious cooked vegetable when used in a similar manner to broccoli.

Habitat & North American Range

Moist meadowland. Dry woods and rocky outcrops. Low woods in Texas. (Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7)