Plants in genus zizia
Zizia aurea 'Sundrops'
Zizia aurea 'Sundrops' is a perennial groundcover with variegated green and white leaves and bright yellow star-shaped flowers. It is pollinator-friendly and forms colonies through underground rhizomes, making it ideal for rain gardens and moist garden edges.
Zizia aurea
Zizia aurea is a wetland member of the Carrot Family, known for its airy umbels of brilliant gold flowers. It features glossy, toothy-edged leaves and reddish stems, with seedheads that turn purple in autumn. This plant is a host for the Black Swallowtail Butterfly and blooms for several weeks. It thrives in USDA zones 3 to 8, growing 2-3 feet in height, and prefers moist prairies and sunny meadows. Zizia aurea naturalizes and self-seeds, making it a valuable addition to wildlife gardens.