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Cape Weed

Arctotheca Calendula

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Overview

Arctotheca calendula, commonly known as Cape Weed, is a fast-growing, low-lying perennial with a spread of up to 6 feet. Its distinctive silver-green foliage and bright yellow daisy-like flowers bring vibrant color and groundcover potential from late spring to fall. This South African native thrives in USDA zones 9-11, preferring full sun to partial shade and well-draining soils. Its adaptability makes it suitable for erosion control and coastal landscapes.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, Low, Very LowZones 8–10Type Ground coverClimate Mediterranean
Cape Weed (Arctotheca Calendula) — Known for its adaptability; keep in mind that in some regions, image 66
Cape Weed (Arctotheca Calendula) — it's ideal as a groundcover in borders; ground cover with yellow blooms, image 79Cape Weed (Arctotheca Calendula) — scientifically named Arctotheca calendulaCape Weed (Arctotheca Calendula) — Known for its adaptability; keep in mind that in some regionsCape Weed (Arctotheca Calendula) — Its adaptability makes it suitable for erosion control and coastal landscapes; this South African native thrives, image 63Cape Weed (Arctotheca Calendula) — with a slightly leathery texture and silvery-green hue; or as a filler in coastal settingsCape Weed (Arctotheca Calendula) — preferring full sun to partial shade and well-draining soils; arctotheca calendula is considered invasive, image 62+113

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Low, Very Low
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover
Family
Asteraceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Cape Weed (Arctotheca Calendula) — Known for its adaptability; keep in mind that in some regions, image 66
Cape Weed (Arctotheca Calendula) — it's ideal as a groundcover in borders; ground cover with yellow blooms, image 79
Cape Weed (Arctotheca Calendula) — scientifically named Arctotheca calendula
Cape Weed (Arctotheca Calendula) — Known for its adaptability; keep in mind that in some regions
Cape Weed (Arctotheca Calendula) — Its adaptability makes it suitable for erosion control and coastal landscapes; this South African native thrives, image 63
Cape Weed (Arctotheca Calendula) — with a slightly leathery texture and silvery-green hue; or as a filler in coastal settings
Cape Weed (Arctotheca Calendula) — preferring full sun to partial shade and well-draining soils; arctotheca calendula is considered invasive, image 62
Cape Weed (Arctotheca Calendula) — preferring full sun to partial shade and well-draining soils; arctotheca calendula is considered invasive
Cape Weed (Arctotheca Calendula) — button-like disc.<br><br>Cape Weed typically reaches a modest height of about 6 inches; with a slightly leathery, image 98
Cape Weed (Arctotheca Calendula) — reaching lengths of 4 to 6 inches
Cape Weed (Arctotheca Calendula) — with a spread that can extend to 2 feet; as it handles salt spray effectively, image 99
Cape Weed (Arctotheca Calendula) — low-lying perennial with a spread of up to 6 feet; button-like disc.<br><br>Cape Weed typically reaches a modest height of
Cape Weed (Arctotheca Calendula) — it's ideal as a groundcover in borders; ground cover with yellow blooms
Cape Weed (Arctotheca Calendula) — low-lying perennial with a spread of up to 6 feet
Cape Weed (Arctotheca Calendula) — ground cover with yellow blooms
Cape Weed (Arctotheca Calendula) — The leaves are deeply lobed
Cape Weed (Arctotheca Calendula) — adding a persistent splash of color to landscapes; low-lying perennial with a spread of up to 6 feet, image 67
Cape Weed (Arctotheca Calendula) — The leaves are deeply lobed; ground cover for full or half
Cape Weed (Arctotheca Calendula) — The plant's resilience is notable - it handles drought conditions well and can manage in various soil types; known for its
Cape Weed (Arctotheca Calendula) — yellow flowers in the garden
Cape Weed (Arctotheca Calendula) — so it's important to manage its spread through regular maintenance and to consult local regulations; its adaptability makes
Cape Weed (Arctotheca Calendula) — yellow flowers in the garden; with a spread that can extend to 2 feet
Cape Weed (Arctotheca Calendula) — adding a persistent splash of color to landscapes; low-lying perennial with a spread of up to 6 feet, image 96
Cape Weed (Arctotheca Calendula) — Arctotheca calendula is considered invasive; yellow flowers in the garden
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