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Desert Marigold

Baileya Multiradiata

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Overview

Desert Marigold (Baileya multiradiata) is a drought-tolerant perennial, flourishing in full sunlight with minimal water. Recognizable by its vibrant yellow, daisy-like flowers, it stands at a modest height of 12-18 inches with a similar spread. Blooms from spring to fall, adding a pop of color to arid landscapes. Prefers well-draining soils and thrives in USDA zones 5-10, serving as a low-maintenance, bright accent in any xeriscape.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 8–11Type PerennialClimate Arid
Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — it stands at a modest height of 12-18 inches with a similar spread; perennial for full
Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — Blooms from spring to fall, adding a pop of color to arid landscapes; serving as a low-maintenanceDesert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — This hardy plant thrives in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 10 and flourishes in full sun exposure, image 61Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — gold and yellow flowers in the garden; bright accent in any xeriscapeDesert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — make it a stellar addition for clients seeking a resilient and long-lasting splash of color in their landscape; desertDesert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — It requires minimal supplemental watering once established, embodying the epitome of a low-maintenance plantDesert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — which extends from early spring through fall+82

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Asteraceae
Climate
Arid

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Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — it stands at a modest height of 12-18 inches with a similar spread; perennial for full
Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — Blooms from spring to fall, adding a pop of color to arid landscapes; serving as a low-maintenance
Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — This hardy plant thrives in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 10 and flourishes in full sun exposure, image 61
Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — gold and yellow flowers in the garden; bright accent in any xeriscape
Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — make it a stellar addition for clients seeking a resilient and long-lasting splash of color in their landscape; desert
Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — It requires minimal supplemental watering once established, embodying the epitome of a low-maintenance plant
Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — which extends from early spring through fall
Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — Desert Marigold (Baileya multiradiata) is a drought-tolerant perennial; it stands at a modest height of 12-18 inches
Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — perennial with gold and yellow blooms; giving them a silvery appearance
Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — giving them a silvery appearance; flourishing in full sunlight with minimal water
Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — This hardy plant thrives in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 10 and flourishes in full sun exposure; perennial with gold
Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — as it is intolerant of waterlogged conditions; gold and yellow flowers in the garden, image 68
Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — The recommended spacing for landscape designs is about 15 to 18 inches apart
Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — serving as a low-maintenance; which extends from early spring through fall
Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — bright accent in any xeriscape; recognizable by its vibrant yellow, image 58
Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — grayish-green leaves covered in fine hairs; the recommended spacing for landscape designs is about 15 to, image 64
Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — is a perennial wildflower endemic to the arid deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico; thus
Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — serving as a low-maintenance
Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — perennial for full
Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — as it is intolerant of waterlogged conditions; gold and yellow flowers in the garden
Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — grayish-green leaves covered in fine hairs
Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — thus conserving water.<br><br>Well-drained soil is crucial for the Desert Marigold; this adaptations help, image 67
Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — serving as a low-maintenance; which extends from early spring through fall, image 57
Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — Recognizable by its vibrant yellow
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