Melampodium Paludosum (Butter Daisy) Seeds

Description

Add sunny charm to your garden with Melampodium Paludosum Seeds Butter Daisy. This cheerful variety produces bright yellow blooms that thrive in gardens, borders, and containers. Easy to grow and maintain, Melampodium is perfect for creating a lively, long-lasting display of color in outdoor spaces.

Features:

• Melampodium Paludosum variety (Butter Daisy) with bright yellow blooms
• Ideal for garden beds, borders, and container planting
• Easy to grow and maintain
• Produces abundant, long-lasting flowers

Specifications:

• Seed Type: Melampodium Paludosum (Butter Daisy)
• Planting Season: Spring to early summer
• USDA Zones: 9-11; can be grown as annuals in cooler zones
• Light Requirements: Full sun for best flowering
• Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil with pH 6.07.0
• Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Germination Time: 7-14 days under optimal conditions
• Spacing: 6-12 inches between plants
• Height: 6-12 inches at maturity
• Bloom Time: Summer through fall
• Care Tips: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming, fertilize lightly every 2-3 weeks, protect from prolonged wet conditions to prevent root rot
• Propagation: Grown from seeds; suitable for garden beds, borders, or containers

Planting Guide:

1. Sow seeds directly in well-prepared soil after the last frost or start indoors 4-6 weeks prior.
2. Cover seeds lightly with soil and maintain consistent moisture.
3. Keep temperatures around 65-75F for optimal germination.
4. Thin seedlings to allow proper spacing and airflow.
5. Provide full sun and regular watering to encourage vibrant, healthy blooms.