Madia densifolia Showy tarweed (Compositae)

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Madia densifolia
Showy tarweed
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The Madia densifolia plant species is found in Southwestern N. America. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Showy tarweed. Some home gardeners know the variety as M. elegans densifolia. (Greene.)Keck.

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Latin Name:  Madia densifolia
Common Name:  Showy tarweed
Family:  Compositae
Author:  Greene.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.75   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dry open places[60].

Cultivation Notes: We have very little information on this species and do not know how well it will grow in Britain, though it should succeed as a spring-sown annual. Some botanists say that it is no more than a form of M. elegans, a species that does succeed in this country. The following notes are based on the needs of that species. Succeeds in any good garden soil[1]. Prefers a deep open sharply drained soil in a sunny position[200]. Another report says that it is best in a shady position[1]. The flowers open in the morning or evening, closing when exposed to bright sunlight[200].

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