Melampodium paludosum 'Showstar'
Gold Medallion Flower
Family: Asteraceae Aster
| Type | Annual |
| USDA Hardiness range | n/a |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom color | Yellow |
| Bloom time | Late Spring to Late Fall |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, container, rock garden, specimen |
| Height | 18" to 24" / 45cm to 60cm |
| Spread | 15" to 18" / 40cm to 45cm |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Neutral, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy, loamy |
| Form | Rounded |
| Attributes and features | Native to North America, naturalizing |