Anisocarpus madioides

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Woodland Madia

Woodland Madia is an herbaceous perennial in the aster family that grows in forest and woodland environments.

Woodland Madia forms low-growing clumps up to 2.5 ft. tall with dark green leaves covered in little hairs. It has bright yellow, daisy-like flowers that bloom from spring to summer.

In the garden, Woodland Madia grows well in dry shade with companion plants like CA honeysuckle, woodland strawberry, and Milk Maids. It self-sows, but not very aggressively. Cut back dead stalks in the fall after setting seed if desired.

Lifeform: Perennial

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade

Water: Dry, Light

Soil: Clay, Loam, Rocky, Sand

Other: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Moths, Drought Tolerant

Ecological Value

Nectar plant for a variety of butterflies, moths, and bees. Likely larval host plant of Spotted Straw Sun moth and Small Heliothodes Moth.

Historical Uses

No known historical uses.

Distribution

West Coast of North America from Vancouver Island, BC to the Peninsular Ranges of southern California

Elevation

7" – 5748"

Communities
Habitat

Woodlands, Forests