Baileya
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Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“annual, biennial and perennial” — Desert marigold (Baileya multiradiata): Range & Care | Native Plants Anywhere
“Germinates in 1–3 weeks” — Best Desert Marigold Seeds: Grow Baileya Multiradiata (2026)
“Germination temperature 18–24°C” — Best Desert Marigold Seeds: Grow Baileya Multiradiata (2026)
“Full sun, lean fast-draining soil” — Best Desert Marigold Seeds: Grow Baileya Multiradiata (2026)
“Water new plantings regularly as they develop a strong root system. Mature plants are considered drought tolerant...” — Baileya - Eyrye
“Ensure that soil is well-draining and has a pH of between 7.0 and 9.0 (neutral to alkaline).” — Baileya - Eyrye
“The genus Baileya is a member of the plant family Asteraceae, and includes just three species. The genus is named for the microscopist and West Point professor Jacob Whitman Bailey. Baileya flowers grow well in USDA hardiness zones 7-11.” — Baileya - Eyrye
“Final spacing 30 cm apart” — Best Desert Marigold Seeds: Grow Baileya Multiradiata (2026)
“Height 20–60 cm (8–24 in)” — Best Desert Marigold Seeds: Grow Baileya Multiradiata (2026)
“Surface-sow or barely cover seeds” — Best Desert Marigold Seeds: Grow Baileya Multiradiata (2026)
“plant parts are toxic to livestock if ingested.” — Baileya - Eyrye
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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Fact sheet: 3 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrow Librarian