Zizia aurea is a native flowing plant with many uses producing yellow flowers from spring to early summer. It's an important plant for many pollinators, easily self seeds, and tolerates a wide range of soil types. Not to be confused with wild parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) which is an invasive species in many areas.
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| Habit/Size | 3-4 ft. height, 2-3 ft. width |
| Germination | cold stratify (120-150 days), germ. in 30-120 days  |
| Requirements | full sun to partial shade, moderate water req. |
| Zones | USDA 3-7 |
| Life Cycle | perennial |
| Harvest | flowers can be eaten fresh in salads, stems (cooked) are an excellent vegetable |
| Uses | edible*(flowers), medicinal |
| Notes | root may be toxic, related to carrots |
| Breed Status | Open Pollinated |
| Seeds Per Oz. | ≈ 11000 |
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