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Showy Tarweed, Common Madia
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Madia elegans

Common Name: Showy Tarweed, Common Madia

Flowers are large and beautiful, fringed, bright yellow, and often with a magenta center. The foliage is aromatic (sweet), it flowers for an extended period (up to 2 mo.) but flowers close by mid-morning, 4-5 ft tall (in garden or without competition). The seed is a small sunflower seed that attracts many birds.

Flower Color: Yellow
Zones: 5-9
Growth Habit: Annual
Height: 2-5
Spread: 0-2
Light Needs: Full Sun
Flowering Season: Summer
Leaf Color: Green
Plant Features: Drought Tolerant, Native to Pacific Northwest

This plant may be available. Check our current availability on our Wholesale Ordering page HERE.