Melampodium (Melampodium paludosum) is a winner for Ozarks gardeners in every way--a cheery annual that blooms profusely from late spring to early fall. It also tolerates drought, and reseeds nicely. The small, bright-yellow starlike flowers are especially engaging. The plant normally grows to 24" tall with a neat compact, shrub-like habit. The common name is most often Melampodium but some gardeners know it as Medallion Plant, Butter Daisy, and Star Daisy.