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Plant Details

Zizia aptera

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Heart-leaved Meadow Parsnip

Zizia aptera

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Zizia aptera

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Zizia aptera

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Flowers are showy umbels. Heart-shaped basil leaves make this variety unique. Member of the carrot family and therefore a host plant for the Black Swallowtail. Drought tolerant.

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Perennial

Spring

Full Sun - Part Shade

Moist - Wet

1-2’

Yellow

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Host plant for Black Swallowtail butterfly caterpillar & specialist bees. Supports wasps, beetles, pollinating flies and short-tongued bees.

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