Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Madia

Species:

Madia sativa

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

8-12 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct

Bloom Colors:

Yellow, Purple

Native Range

United States: Alaska, Alabama, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, North Carolina, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, Canada: British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, sandy or gravelly soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to open, sunny areas with poor soil