Melampodium

Note the intricate eye on top of the delicate flower of ‘Million Gold’

You may think of asters in the fall, but spring-blooming versions also exist. One of them is Melampodium ‘Million Gold’ with its rich, buttery yellow flowers in the classic daisy shape. They’re tiny, but when we take a close up view we can see that their button centers are actually quite intricate. This plant blooms a long time, so it provides nectar throughout the summer and fall.

 

Attracts pollinators to the porch or deck on Earth Day and every day

Placed in a container, ‘Million Gold’ makes a good porch or deck pollinator plant—a quality to keep in mind on Earth Day and every day. It has a low, mounded habit that fits nicely in small to mid-sized crockery. Normally we use this variety as a low bedding plant, but it can also work in a more intimate setting. ‘Million Gold’ is a sun worshipper, though it does do well in partial shade. Plants can handle tough summer conditions but produce better color coverage with regular watering—just be careful not to overwater.

Melampodium ‘Million Gold’ is available in the 1203 flat and the 8-inch pot.