A nice mounding plant producing a plethora of small yellow daisy-like flowers. A plant that is "Tough as Nails" (#51)
Pronunciation
(mel-am-PO-dee-um)(pa-loo-DO-sum)
Plant Type
All Plants, Annuals
Sunlight
full, at least 1/2 day
Moisture
average, on the dry side
Soil & Site
average, on the dry side
Growing Media
well drained
Temperature
tolerates heat
Flowers
small, daisy-like yellow, extremely florific
Leaves
green, lance shaped, simple
Dimensions
18 plus inches tall, mounded
Maintenance
very little, dead heading
Propagation
easy by seeds
Native Site
Native to western North America.
Misc Facts
syn Leucanthemum paludosum 'Show Star
Author's Notes
I grew this for many years and it was a hit to the people that used it. It doesn't seem to be readily available in our area.
Notes & Reference
#51-Armitage's Manual of Annuals, Biennials, and Half-Hardy Perennials (Alan Arimitage), #109-Annuals and Tender Perennials for North American Gardens (Wayne Winterroud)