Melampodium paludosum is a real winner for Ozarks gardeners--a cheery annual that blooms profusely from late spring to early fall, tolerates drought, and reseeds nicely. The small, star-shaped flowers are especially engaging. The plant normally grows to 24" tall with a neat compact, shrublike habit. The common name is most often Melampodium but to some gardeners it's also known as Medallion Plant, Butter Daisy, and Star Daisy.