Details
Emerges
May
Seed collection
Flowers
June, July
Yellow
August, September
Height
30
-
60
cm
Lifecycle
Perennial
Width
30
-
50
cm
Habit
Forbs
Upright
Herbaceous
Ecology
Supports
Bees
Butterflies & Moths
Beneficial insects
Providing
Larval host plant
Pollen source
Nectar source
In the wild, Heartleaf Alexander is common in the prairies, parklands and foothills. It is recommended for spring bloom
Habitat
Typically found in
open woods, prairie, disturbed areas
In the Garden
Growing Conditions
Moisture
Average
Moist
Wet
Light
Full sun
Part sun
Part shade
Soil
Average garden soil
Propagation
Via
Seeds
Sowing Recommendations
Cover seeds
Fall planting
High or easy germination
Landscape
Use for:
Border
Low maintenance gardening
Mass planting
Growing Tips
When starting indoors they need to be damp/cold stratified or seeded outside in the fall. They will reseed themselves easily.
Description
Because it is long-blooming, Heart Leaf Alexander is ideal for a garden path or border where its bright yellow flowers and lush green foliage can be enjoyed all summer. The finely toothed leaves are smooth and shiny, with the basal leaves being heart shaped and the upper leaves three lobed.