Melampodium paludosum

Butter Daisy, Melampodium

Message of the Flower

Birth of True Mental Sincerity

The Mother’s Comment

With its birth the mind will understand that it is only an intermediary and not an end in itself.

Colour

Yellow, dark brown

Family

Asteraceae (Compositae)

Flower Size

Small to medium-sized flowers.

Flower Texture

Smooth petals.

Number of Petals

Typically 5 petals fused at the base, forming a cup shape

Floral Symmetry

Radially symmetrical.

Fragrance of Flower

Mild to no fragrance.

Leaf Texture

Slightly rough, with some hairiness.

Leaf Arrangement

Opposite or alternate along the stem.

Leaf Color

Green, with possible variations.

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Herbaceous plant, not a shrub or tree.

Life Cycle

Perennial in warmer climates, often grown as an annual in cooler areas.

Blooming Period

Late spring through fall.

Climate

Warm, temperate to tropical.

Water Requirements

Moderate, prefers well-drained soil.

Soil Type

Adaptable to various soil types, prefers well-drained.

Temperature Ranges

Thrives in warm conditions; frost-sensitive.

Sun or Shade

Full sun to partial shade.

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Susceptible to common garden pests and diseases but generally resilient.

Pollinators

Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

Habitat

Gardens, borders, and as ground cover in suitable climates.

Role in the Ecosystem

Provides nectar and pollen for pollinators.

Ornamental

Widely used in gardens for its cheerful, yellow flowers.

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Primarily ornamental

Endangered Status

Not listed as endangered.