About Common Madia
Plant Family: Asteraceae
Plant Type: Annual herb
Size: 4-6' H x 1-2' W
Growth Habit: Shrub
Deciduous/Evergreen: Annual
Growth Rate: Fast
Sun Exposure: Full to part sun
Soil Preference: Adaptable
Water Requirements: Drought-tolerant to occasional
Cold Hardy to: -10 degrees F
Flower Season: Summer/Fall
Flower Color: Yellow
Endangered?: Not listed
Distribution: Widespread throughout CA except the Central Valley
Natural Habitat: Meadows, openings in woodlands or chaparral, other open, grassy places
Photo Credit: Margot Bors via Calscape