Showy Desert Marigold
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Baileya multiradiata var. thurberi
Also known as Desert Marigold, Showy Desert Marigold, Paper Daisy, Desert Baileya
The showy desert marigold is a mound-shaped biennial or short-lived perennial that grows 12-18 inches tall. This daisy-like plant forms impressive mounds of yellow flowers. Above the mounds of woolly, gray foliage rise bright yellow, long-lasting flowers. There are a lot of nearly leafless flower stalks at the end of each branch of this grayish, woolly plant. The plant is branched and leafy mostly in the lower half, with brilliant yellow flowers in neat heads at the end of each one. As the flowers age, they become papery. They bloom sporadically for a long time.
Dense patches of yellow often form solid strips along miles of desert roadsides. Garden plants grow into perfect yellow hemispheres throughout the summer and fall.
In honor of Mary, Marigold is the name given to several species of Asteraceae with sunny yellow or orange flowers.
Desert marigolds thrive in poor, dry soils and extreme heat. If the soil is too wet, it is susceptible to crown rot. During favorable conditions, desert marigolds will self-sow. For seedling rosettes to set buds, they must undergo a cold dormancy period.
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Height: 1’-2’
Spread: 2’-3’
Bloom: March-November
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Dry
Zone: 7, 8, 9, 10
Origin: Southwestern America
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
