Also known as Blackfoot Daisy · 1 saves
Melampodium
Melampodium, the genus most gardeners know as blackfoot daisy. We track 2 varieties; the ones most used by real gardeners.
The 2 most-saved Melampodium varieties
2 species of Melampodium
Each one is a parent of the varieties above.
Track your Melampodium in Sow
Save the Melampodium you grow and get care reminders timed to your zone.
Melampodium questions
How many types of Melampodium are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 2 distinct Melampodium varieties. The most popular — ranked by 1 real gardeners — are shown first above.
What zones does Melampodium grow in?
Across its varieties, Melampodium covers USDA Zones 4–10. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Melampodium bloom?
Most Melampodium varieties bloom in spring. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Melampodium should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.