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Madia sativa by kennedyh
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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Madia (MAD-dy-uh)
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Species
sativa (sa-TEE-vuh)
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Synonym
Madia capitata
Madia hirsuta
Madia sativa subsp. capitata
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger

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Bloom Color
Green
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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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

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Bloom Size

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Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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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
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