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Butter Daisy, Melampodium, Gold Medallion Flower, Star Daisy 'Medallion'

Melampodiumpaludosum

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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Melampodium (mel-am-POH-dee-um)
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Species
paludosum (pal-oo-DOH-sum)
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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
Danger

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Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
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Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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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
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