Large, bright green leaves have many perky,
little yellow, daisylike flowers peering forth
all summer long.  It is a member of the
daisy family.
Melampodium needs full sun.  An average to
rich, well-drained soil.  Plant the plants outside
as soon as all danger of frost is passed and the
ground is warm.  Plant ten inches apart.  The
plants get about ten to fifteen inches tall.
You can start the seeds in peat pots in the house
and then plant them pot and all outside.

It can be used as a sunny ground cover or grown
in window boxes, or patio or deck planters, and
also looks great in hanging baskets.  Last summer
I planted mine alternating with Lacey Dusty Miller,
and they looked very pretty together.

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