Wild Flower Seed: Desert Marigold(Baileya multiradiata NEW)

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Desert Marigold

Baileya multiradiata


About Desert Marigold (Baileya multiradiata)
Height:	Up to 2 ft.
Flower Color:	Yellow
Plant Type:	Annual. Lives just one year. Grows quickly, blooms heavily, dies with first frost. Can regrow following spring if seed falls on bare ground.
Flower Type:	Daisy-like
Bloom Time:	Mid-season
Is this wildflower invasive?	No
Is this wildflower endangered?	No
Is this wildflower edible?	No
Is this wildflower medicinal?	No


What is Desert Marigold's native range?
	Indigenous To:	Southwestern US deserts
Where Desert Marigold is naturalized or can be grown
	Regions:	Native to desert areas, but can be grown successfully in all regions.
	Zones:	3-10
	States:
How to grow Desert Marigold (Baileya multiradiata)
	Soil preference:	Adaptable, but prefers sandy soils.
	Sun/Shade:	Needs full sun.
	Moisture Requirements:	Average to arid
	Instructions:	The name says it all. This beautiful golden daisy grows beautifully in desert conditions. In fact, it is one of the mainstays of our southwestern desert bloom each spring. However, it also performs quite well beyond its desert home. Keep in mind that it will not tolerate lost of moisture, and you'll find it very easy to grow.