Melampodium Seeds
Melampodium pauludosum
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: After the last frost of spring, plant the seed just below the surface of the soil. Keep the soil moist until germination, which usually takes 1-2 weeks at temperatures from 65-70 degrees F. Space the seedlings out if necessary to give them room to develop.
Growing: Keep young plants moist until they become established. Mature plants tolerate drought well, though they flourish with occasional watering. In addition to being very adaptable to either hot sun or partial shade, these plants make an excellent choice for containers or borders. Deadheading is not necessary for additional blooms, though it will prevent self-sowing at the end of the season. If left to itself, this plant will self-sow. These blooms attract bees and butterflies as well as resisting deer.
Harvesting: For cut flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Strip the foliage that will fall below the water level, and place in water immediately.
Seed Saving: As soon as the petals of the flowers begin to drop off, begin watching for the circular seed cluster to turn brown. As soon as the seeds ripen to brown, remove the seed heads and spread them out to dry. Separate the seeds from the stems, and store the seeds in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Medallion Plant, Butter Daisy, Star Daisy
Latin Name: Melampodium pauludosum
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Annual
USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 5,600
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Part Sun
Height: 12 Inches
Color: Yellow
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring, Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: After the last frost of spring, plant the seed just below the surface of the soil. Keep the soil moist until germination, which usually takes 1-2 weeks at temperatures from 65-70 degrees F. Space the seedlings out if necessary to give them room to develop.
Growing: Keep young plants moist until they become established. Mature plants tolerate drought well, though they flourish with occasional watering. In addition to being very adaptable to either hot sun or partial shade, these plants make an excellent choice for containers or borders. Deadheading is not necessary for additional blooms, though it will prevent self-sowing at the end of the season. If left to itself, this plant will self-sow. These blooms attract bees and butterflies as well as resisting deer.
Harvesting: For cut flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Strip the foliage that will fall below the water level, and place in water immediately.
Seed Saving: As soon as the petals of the flowers begin to drop off, begin watching for the circular seed cluster to turn brown. As soon as the seeds ripen to brown, remove the seed heads and spread them out to dry. Separate the seeds from the stems, and store the seeds in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Medallion Plant, Butter Daisy, Star Daisy
Latin Name: Melampodium pauludosum
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Annual
USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 5,600
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Part Sun
Height: 12 Inches
Color: Yellow
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring, Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall