Zizia aurea (Golden Alexander) Sweets The Norfolk Island Pine (Araucaria

The Norfolk Island Pine (Araucaria heterophylla) likes bright

A compact aster (12 to 18 inches tall) that produces petite blue-violet to purple flowers

A tall floral arrangement with a fresh and springy palette

star-like flowers from late summer to frost

Zizia aurea (Golden Alexander) Sweets The Norfolk Island Pine (AraucariaZizia aurea, commonly known as Golden Alexander, is a native perennial recognized by its bright yellow, flat topped flower clusters that bloom in late spring and early summer. Reaching a mature height of 1 3 feet and spread of 1 1. 5 feet, this flowering plant thrives in full sun to part shade and in moist, well drained soil. Golden Alexander is attractive to pollinators and may be used as a cut flower.