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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
elegans (ELL-eh-ganz)
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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
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

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

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

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

Unknown - Tell us

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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