Quick answer: Desert marigold (Baileya multiradiata) is native to 4 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seeds, verified 15 Sep 2026.
Where it's native
Listed in the register as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Part shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Low |
| Soil | Sandy or gravelly, tolerates caliche, subject to crown rot if too wet |
| Bloom | Mar-Nov |
| Height | Usually 18 in (to 3 ft) |
| Wildlife value | Nectar for native bees/butterflies/insects |
Invasive / regulated
none; self-sows but described as "well-behaved"
Buying it
Wild species
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seeds via Amazon · listing verified 15 Sep 2026
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