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Melampodium paludosum (Melampodium, Butter Daisy, Star Daisy)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 9000968



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Melampodium
Species: Melampodium paludosum
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Annual
  • Drought Tolerant
Zones / Hardiness edit
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)
Flowering Start edit
  • April
Flowering End edit
  • October
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Light
Leaf Shape edit
  • Ovate
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Suitable For edit
  • Border/Bed
  • Container/Patio
  • Edging
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Poor
Soil pH edit
Bloom Colour edit
  • Yellow/Gold
Wildlife Value edit
  • Deer Resistant
  • Rabbit Resistant
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
Skill Level edit
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  • Best to plant in masses vs. small groups edit | delete
  • Will appreciate some shade in unrelenting southern summer sun edit | delete
  • Easily and willingly self-seeds edit | delete
  • Does not require dead heading edit | delete
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toni (36069)
Tammyd (1215)
hydrogardener (20)
Netty (13946)

Plant suggested by: toni (36069)


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