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Melampodiumpaludosum

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Melampodium (mel-am-POH-dee-um)
Species
paludosum (pal-oo-DOH-sum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
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Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Hope, Arkansas

Poland, Indiana

Pequannock, New Jersey

Troy, New York

Galena, Ohio

Yukon, Oklahoma

Austin, Texas

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Poland, IN | August 2009 | positive

This plant is content anywhere I plant it, blooms continuously and gives tons of seeds for sharing. Everyone remarks about how the brigh...Read More

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