PatternBaseDesert Marigold
Baileya multiradiata, Asteraceae
Zones
7–10
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast
Guild Roles
Pollinator Attractor
Growing Conditions
Sun
Full Sun (preferred)
Water
Low
Soil pH
6.5 – 8
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
Antagonistic Plants
Prince PlumeStanleya pinnata
Prince's plume creates selenium-rich soil conditions that are toxic to most other desert plants including desert marigold
Purple Three-AwnAristida purpureaPurple three-awn grass forms dense stands that exclude wildflowers through root competition and mild allelopathic effects
Uses
Functions
Pollinator Support
Common Questions
What zones does Desert Marigold grow in?
Desert Marigold grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.
What are good companion plants for Desert Marigold?
Good companions for Desert Marigold include Showy Rattlebox, Red Yucca, Desert Globemallow.
Design guilds with Desert Marigold and see companion relationships visually.
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