Clustered Tarweed Plant Care

Clustered Tarweed (Madia glomerata) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Madia genus. Clustered Tarweed is also known as Mountain Tarweed, Amida gracilis, Amida hirsuta.

Clustered Tarweed displays an upright, branching shrub growth habit, reaching up to 2.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Clustered Tarweed produces bright yellow daisy-like flowers in clusters.

Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Clustered Tarweed every 7–10 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established shrubs mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Clustered Tarweed thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Madia glomerata tolerates temperatures of 50–80°F. Clustered Tarweed prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Clustered Tarweed to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Clustered Tarweed every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established shrubs in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

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Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Clustered Tarweed is suited to USDA Zone 12a.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped shrubs in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Clustered Tarweed can spread to about 2 ft (0.6 m) and reach about 3 ft (1 m) tall. Space plants about 2 ft (0.6 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Clustered Tarweed while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the shrub in one year.

Clustered Tarweed is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 12). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Clustered Tarweed can be propagated through seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to elegant madia plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Clustered Tarweed is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Clustered Tarweed grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. In cooler regions, grow Clustered Tarweed as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.