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
Madia elegans subsp. elegans
Madia elegans var. densiflora
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
Bloom Color
Green
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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
Bloom Size
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
Regional

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

Kelseyville, California

Richmond, California

Barbourville, Kentucky

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Benton, KY (Zone 7a) | February 2005 | neutral

Found in dry, open grassy places, often along roadsides, from southwestern WA south to Baja CA.

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