Madia Species, Common Madia, Elegant Madia, Showy Tarweed, Spring Madia
Madiaelegans

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Madia (MAD-dy-uh)
Species: elegans (ELL-eh-ganz)

Synonym:Madia elegans subsp. densifolia

Synonym:Madia elegans subsp. elegans

Synonym:Madia elegans var. densiflora

Category
Annuals

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Green

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
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