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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

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) — Prefers well-draining soils and thrives in USDA zones 5-10; grayish-green leaves covered in fine hairs, image 56

Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — Desert Marigold (Baileya multiradiata) is a drought-tolerant perennial

Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — It boasts vibrant yellow composite flowers which measure roughly 2 inches across, image 38

Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — flourishing in full sunlight with minimal water

Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — This adaptations help to reflect solar radiation; more formally known as Baileya multiradiata, image 66

Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — giving them a silvery appearance; flourishing in full sunlight with minimal water, image 65

Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — it stands at a modest height of 12-18 inches with a similar spread

Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — more formally known as Baileya multiradiata; is a perennial wildflower endemic to the arid deserts of the southwestern

Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — Recognizable by its vibrant yellow; as it is intolerant of waterlogged conditions

Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — It boasts vibrant yellow composite flowers which measure roughly 2 inches across, image 63

Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — bright accent in any xeriscape

Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — the Desert Marigold typically grows to about 12 to 18 inches tall and wide

Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — as it is intolerant of waterlogged conditions

Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — Prefers well-draining soils and thrives in USDA zones 5-10

Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — This adaptations help to reflect solar radiation; more formally known as Baileya multiradiata

Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — The recommended spacing for landscape designs is about 15 to 18 inches apart; the Desert Marigold typically grows to

Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — It requires minimal supplemental watering once established, embodying the epitome of a low-maintenance, image 69

Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — the Desert Marigold typically grows to about 12 to 18 inches tall and wide; prefers well-draining soils, image 62

Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — is a perennial wildflower endemic to the arid deserts of the southwestern United States and northern, image 60

Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — giving them a silvery appearance

Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — Desert Marigold (Baileya multiradiata) is a drought-tolerant perennial; it stands at a modest height of, image 51

Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — It requires minimal supplemental watering once established, embodying the epitome of a low-maintenance plant; blooms

Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — perennial with gold and yellow blooms

Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — the Desert Marigold typically grows to about 12 to 18 inches tall and wide; prefers well-draining soils and thrives in

Photographs by 11 contributors

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Jarek Tuszyński, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Stan Shebs, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Andrey Zharkikh from Salt Lake City,…, CC BY 2.0 · source
Dsyrengelas at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Miwasatoshi, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
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Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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