Madia — 5 species
Botanical species in the genus Madia recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Madia densifolia
Madia densifolia
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
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.
Full cultivation guide →Madia elegans
Madia elegans
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in any good garden soil. Prefers a deep open sharply drained soil in a sunny position. Another report says that it is best in a shady position.
Full cultivation guide →Madia glomerata
Madia glomerata
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in any good garden soil. Prefers a deep open sharply drained soil in a sunny position. The flowers open in the morning or evening, closing when exposed to bright sunlight.
Full cultivation guide →Madia gracilis
Madia gracilis
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in any good garden soil. Prefers a deep open sharply drained soil in a sunny position. Grows well in a sunny position at Kew.
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Madia sativa
Madia sativa
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
An easily grown plant, it succeeds in any good garden soil. Prefers a deep open sharply drained soil in a sunny position. The flowers open in the morning or evening, closing when exposed to bright sunlight.
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