Golden Alexander (Zizia aurea):
 * Common Names: Golden Alexanders, Meadow Parsnip, Wild Parsley
 * Florida Native: Yes, it's native to eastern Canada and the eastern United States, from the eastern Great Plains to the Atlantic Coast.
 * Size at Maturity: Reaches 1-3 feet (30-90 cm) tall with branching, erect reddish stems.
 * Growth Rate: Moderate
 * Bloom Season: Blooms with clusters of tiny yellow flowers for several weeks in late spring to early summer (May to June). The central flower in each umbel (flat-topped flower cluster) is stalkless, a characteristic feature of Golden Alexanders.
 * Flower Color: Bright yellow, tiny flowers forming flat-topped clusters (umbels).
 * Leaf Shape:  Lower leaves are divided into threes twice, resembling ferns, while upper leaves are once-divided.
 * Sunlight Requirements: Prefers full sun to partial shade.
 * Soil Texture: Thrives in moist, well-drained soil but can tolerate drier conditions once established. Adapts to various soil types.
 * Soil pH: Prefers slightly alkaline soils but tolerates a wide range of pH levels.
 * Moisture Requirements: Average to moist. Water regularly during dry periods, especially when young. Once established, it's moderately drought tolerant.
 * Salt Spray Tolerance: No
  
Recommended Landscape Uses:
   * Wildflower meadows
   * Borders
   * Naturalized areas
  
Maintenance Tips: Low maintenance.
   * Water regularly during dry periods, especially during the first growing season.
   * Deadhead spent flowers to potentially encourage a secondary flush of blooms (optional).
   * You can divide clumps every few years in early spring to maintain vigor and control spread (optional).
   
Considerations:
   * Generally pest and disease resistant.
   * Self-seeds readily, so you may need to control unwanted spread in some cases.
   
Wildlife Benefits:
   * Attracts short-tongued insects like butterflies and bees that can easily reach the nectar in the small flowers. Black Swallowtail and Ozark Swallowtail caterpillars feed on its leaves, making it a valuable host plant for these butterfly species.
   
 Toxicity: No known toxicity to humans and pets.
    
Golden Alexanders is a short-lived perennial wildflower that adds a burst of color during the spring and early summer. It's a valuable plant for pollinators and can be a great choice for creating a naturalized look in your landscape.