Golden Alexander’s (Zizia aurea) is a 1-3’ tall upright perennial wildflower. From late spring to early summer flowering stems elongate bearing showy umbrella shaped clusters of small yellow florets. Its blooms attract many beneficial pollinators. Many species of small short tongued bees, pollinating flies, butterflies, beetles, long tongued bees and true bugs seek nectar and pollen from the flowers.  Black swallowtail butterfly caterpillars feed on the foliage. Birds including sparrows eat the seeds.