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Baileya multiradiata

Desert Marigold

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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Desert Marigold is a fast growing annual or biennial, forming clumps of soft woolly gray leaves. It has bright, yellow daisy-like flowers that appear spring through fall. Flowers will rot with too much water, as this plant is heat and drought tolerant. Flowers top at 12". Deadheading will prolong bloom; this plant makes great cut flowers. This plant will reseed itself but needs good drainage. It needs full sun but is very cold hardy.

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

Under 1', 1-3'

Flower Color

Gold, Yellow

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Grey, Silver

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.