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Desert Marigold
Baileya multiradiata
A cheerful Southwestern native that blankets the landscape with sunny yellow daisies nearly every month of the year.
Features
Year-round yellow daisiesReseeds easilyAttracts birds and beesDrought adapted
Best Uses
Wildflower gardenBorder plantingNatural landscape
Ecological Value
Attracts
bees
Wildlife Value
birdssmall mammals
Quick Stats
Water NeedsHigh
Sun Exposurefull sun
Mature Size1 ft H × 1 ft W
Growth Ratemoderate
Maintenancelow
HardinessUSDA 9-11
Bloom SeasonYear-round
Bloom ColorYellow
Litter Levellow
ThornsNone
Native RegionSouthwestern US, Northern Mexico
Design Styles
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Data from 2024 AMWUA “Landscape Plants for the Arizona Desert” guide.