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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 8–11Climate Arid
Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — Desert Marigold (Baileya multiradiata) is a drought-tolerant perennial

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Asteraceae
Climate
Arid

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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) — perennial for full; make it a stellar addition for clients seeking a resilient and long-lasting splash of color in
Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — perennial with gold and yellow blooms; giving them a silvery appearance
Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — flourishing in full sunlight with minimal water; this hardy plant thrives in USDA hardiness zones 5, image 52
Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — Blooms from spring to fall, adding a pop of color to arid landscapes; serving as a low-maintenance, image 55
Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — Recognizable by its vibrant yellow; as it is intolerant of waterlogged conditions, image 53
Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — it stands at a modest height of 12-18 inches with a similar spread; perennial for full, image 54
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) — serving as a low-maintenance; which extends from early spring through fall, image 57
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) — is a perennial wildflower endemic to the arid deserts of the southwestern United States and northern, image 60
Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — more formally known as Baileya multiradiata; is a perennial wildflower endemic to the arid deserts of the, image 59
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) — the Desert Marigold typically grows to about 12 to 18 inches tall and wide; prefers well-draining soils, image 62
Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — It boasts vibrant yellow composite flowers which measure roughly 2 inches across, image 63
Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — giving them a silvery appearance; flourishing in full sunlight with minimal water, image 65
Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — as it is intolerant of waterlogged conditions; gold and yellow flowers in the garden, image 68
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) — This adaptations help to reflect solar radiation; more formally known as Baileya multiradiata, image 66
Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — It requires minimal supplemental watering once established, embodying the epitome of a low-maintenance, image 69

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