Madia-oil-plant
Madia sativa
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–48" H × 6"–24" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
CA, OR, WA, WI
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Madia sativa is an annual wildflower that grows 1-4 feet tall with small yellow daisy-like flowers that bloom from summer through early fall. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in full sun and requires minimal watering once established. As an annual, it will need to be replanted each year or allowed to self-seed.
In an HOA neighborhood
Madia-oil-plant takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: moderate. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Can appear weedy and unkempt
- Annual growth habit creates gaps in plantings
Wildlife value
This plant provides nectar for bees and beetles during its extended blooming period from June through September. The seeds also offer food for birds later in the season.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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