Success With Seeds Melampodium
Melampodium Germination Information
Melampodium is the botanical name for Medallion Flower
How to Sow Melampodium: - Best sown indoors at alternating temperatures of 68 and 86°
- Seeds will germinate in 10-15 days
- Sow at a depth of 4 times the diameter of the seeds
- If sown outdoors, wait until spring after all danger of frost is past
- Soil temperature should be warm
- Indoor or out, flowers will appear in 55-60 days after sowing
- If sowing seed outdoors, we recommend a maximum planting depth of 4X the width of the seed
How to Grow Melampodium:
Transplanting: After 4-5 weeks, transplant when there are at least two sets of true leaves
Spacing: Space seedlings 6-8 inches apart in full sun
Soil: Soil should be moderately fertile, moist, but well-drained
Temperature: Plants are tolerant of heat and high humidity
Appearance and Use:
An annual grown for filling in spaces in the border and for container culture. Plants grow 8-10 inches tall, spreading to 8 inches wide. Medallion Flower provides a summer-long show of 3/4-11/4 inch diameter, yellow or yellowish white, daisy-like flowers. Leaves are green to gray-green, oblong to 5 inches long, with wavy margins. A synonym name is Leucanthemum paludosum.
About Melampodium:
Pronunciation: mel-am-po’de-um pa-lud-os’um
Lifecycle: Annual
Origination: Asteraceae; native to Portugal and Spain
Common Name: Medallion Flower