- Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 18 - 24 Inches
- Mature Spread 12 - 18 Inches
- Growing Zones 3 - 8
- Use As A Thriller In Containers
With its clusters of petite golden flowers providing a splash of sunlight to any yard, Heart Leaved Meadow Parsnip, is an ideal choice to brighten any landscape. Reaching a maximum height of 18 to 24 inches and a spread of 12 to 18 inches, this showy cut flower blooms from May until June. Complemented by lustrous emerald, heart-shaped foliage, this hybrid offers verdant color year-round. Bred by American Beauties Native Plants, this flower not only provides pleasure when collected alive as a cut flower but also long after when dried. And? A pollinator’s friend, butterflies and bees will be buzzing about its scrumptious nectar for weeks.
Heart Leaved Meadow Parsnip, otherwise known as Zizia aptera, Heart-Leaf Golden Alexander, Prairie Golden Alexander, Meadow Zizia, and Zizia, is an original from North America. It is a compact perennial that grows with an upright, mounding habit. Disease, deer, and drought resistant, you don’t have to worry about multiple threats whether they be fungus, critters, or lack of rainfall. Adding low maintenance to its long list of advantages, this wildflower is a particularly perfect choice for any busy newbie gardener who wants to brighten up a landscape.
Heart Leaved Meadow Parsnip Care
While Heart Leaved Meadow Parsnip can tolerate a variety of soils, it thrives in loamy, sandy, well-draining soil that has a pH from 6.0 to 8.0. Plant this herbaceous flowering plant in a spot that gets full to partial sun. Tolerating drought and nutrient-depleted soil, this wildflower has only average water needs and a minimal to no need to fertilize. Water well during its first year.
To encourage bushier growth, pinch Heart Leaved Meadow Parsnip before these wildflowers bud. Then, to prolong the flowering season, deadhead spent flowers as they appear. Trim dead, diseased, and/or damaged stems and leaves throughout the season when necessary.
Heart Leaved Meadow Parsnip Spacing
These plants work well grouped together in a drift or mass planting. Grouping also helps pollinators browse more easily. For mass planting, space these perennials approximately 12 inches apart.
Heart Leaved Meadow Parsnip Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 8 |
| Plant Type: Perennial |
| Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 18 - 24 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 12 - 18 Inches |
| Spacing: 12 - 18 Inches |
| Habit: Mounded |
| Flower Color(s): Yellow |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: Early May |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Disease |
| Tolerates: N/A |
| Attracts: Bees, Butterflies |
| Container Role: Thriller |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Mass Planting |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Native to North America |
| Brand: American Beauties Native Plants |
| Common Name: Heart Leaved Meadow Parsnip |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: Zizia aptera |
- SKU:
- 1231012902-pc
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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