Zizia aptera (Heart-leaved Meadow Parsnip)

Zizia aptera (Heart-leaved Meadow Parsnip) is a medium height prairie plant with beautiful yellow flowers. It is an attractive plant with a longer bloom time than most and can do well in landscaped settings. The flowers add early interest in the garden and give needed nectar to those earlier pollinators. Black Swallowtail uses this plant as a host plant. Very similar to Zizia aurea (Golden Alexanders) in most ways except Zizia aptera (Heart-leaved Meadow Parsnip) has heart-shaped leaves. Sun Exposure Prairie/Savanna Soil Conditions Wet Mesic, Mesic, Dry Mesic Height 2'-3' Flower Color Yellow Flower Time May, June   Frequently Asked Questions Why Purchase From Natural Communities Native Plants? What Native Plants Should I Buy? What Can I Expect: Shipping/Free Local Pick Up? What Are Your Plant Sizes?     Why Plant Natives? Photo By: Midwest Groundcovers