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Desert marigold seeds produce warm-season perennial flowering plants with a low-growing, spreading to upright growth habit and silvery-green foliage. These plants are adapted to arid and semi-arid climates and develop bright blooms over extended periods under suitable conditions. Desert marigolds perform best in full sunlight and well-drained, sandy or poor soils, requiring minimal watering once established. Suitable for xeriscaping, rock gardens, and low-water landscapes, they establish steadily and provide long-lasting seasonal color.
Features
- Drought-tolerant flowering plant with spreading to upright growth
- Produces bright blooms over an extended period
- Ideal for xeriscaping, rock gardens, and dry landscapes
- Thrives in well-drained, sandy or poor soils
- Requires full sun and low water once established
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Baileya multiradiata
- Common Name (US): Desert Marigold
- Seed Type / Variety: Perennial flowering variety
- Growth Habit: Low-growing to upright perennial plant
- USDA Zones: 7–11
- Planting Season: Spring or fall in warm climates
- Growing Season: Spring to fall (year-round in warm regions)
- Sowing Season: February to April; September to November (mild climates)
- Germination Time and Conditions: 7–14 days at 18–25°C with light soil covering
- Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
- Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy or gravelly soil
- Watering Needs: Low once established; moderate during germination
- Mature Plant Size: 30–60 cm height; 30–60 cm spread
- Plant Spacing: 30–45 cm between plants
