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Mauranthemumpaludosum

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Mauranthemum paludosum by Weezingreens
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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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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
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

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

Unknown - Tell us

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after 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
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Seward, Alaska

Castro Valley, California

Pasadena, California

Barbourville, Kentucky

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Weezingreens
Seward, AK (Zone 3b) | April 2005 | positive

These little annual daisies are a great filler for garden beds, containers, and baskets. Deadheading and pinching them back will keep the...Read More

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hanna1
Castro Valley, CA (Zone 9a) | November 2004 | positive

These readily multiply in one of my gardens, I enjoy very much.

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Terry
Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) | January 2003 | neutral

Some sources list Leucanthemum paludosum as a synonym of Melampodium paludosum, which doesn't appear to be accurate given the distinctly ...Read More

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