Height: 1 ft - 3 ft to 3 ft; Life Cycle: annual; Growth Type: flower; Flower Size: large, >2 in; Flower Type: solitary Madia elegans 'Tropical Fruits' These daisy like flowers have an attractive central maroon-red red ring to brighten all mornings An interesting, easy-to-grow annual that produces foliage with a fragrance similar to that of a basket of tropical fruits. But during a hot summer afternoon, it is so nondescript as to go unnoticed, taking it’s skinny place among other quiet dryland species in the western United States. Customer account. Log in; Elegant Tarweed: Elegant Tarweed: 30 seeds Madia elegans – photo Annual. It may be found in dry open forest, disturbed areas and grasslands from low to high elevations. Madia elegans is covered with short, stiff hairs. M adia elegans, also known as common madia or tarweed, is not your typical pollinator plant.In early morning light, the bright yellow flowers look like typical daisy-style composites. Price: $7.00. Showy Tarweed Seeds (Madia elegans) $6.00 Add to Cart. Glands are borne on stalks, especially near the flowers. It might be that people don’t wake up early enough to appreciate and familiarize themselves with this fascinating annual sunflower relative. Young rosettes are soft-hairy; by midsummer they can elongate from 3-7′ and short branches carrying many 1.5″ miniature sunflowers explode with color. A great choice with asters, goldenrod and grasses; heavy bloomer, reseeds readily. madia_elegans.jpg. Join our friendly community that shares tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants. Browse Our Selection of Award-Winning, Non-GMO Seeds. We grow it in our prairie and in large containers. About Spring Madia (Madia elegans) 7 Nurseries Carry This Plant Add to My Plant List; Spring Madia (Madia elegans) is a native annual herb in the Asteraceae (Sunflower) family that is widespread throughout much of California and northern Baja, excluding the deserts.It tends to grow in open, grassy places, at elevations from sea level to 3,300 feet. For fall bloom plant this stunning annual, 4'-6' tall, with yellow daisy like flowers and deep orange spots at base of petal. With our Vegetables, Fruits, Herbs & Flowers, Your Garden Will Be Looking and Tasting Better than Ever. vernalis – photo Annual. Usually 4 to 6 ft. tall, full sun, very low water needs. Madia elegans Common madia. At Seeds 'n Such, Seeds & Shipping Don't Have to Cost So Much! Including Heirlooms, Hybrids & More! Madia elegans ssp. The Madia elegans plant is native to western North America from south-central Washington (state) to northern Baja California. 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