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GoldDust® Mecardonia

Mecardonia

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Overview

The Mecardonia is a low, trailing annual with small green leaves covered in vivid yellow, nemesia-like flowers from planting to frost. GoldDust® Mecardonia grows just 2-5 inches tall and spreads 16-20 inches wide. It thrives in full sun, average soil, and regular moisture, with no deadheading needed. Ideal as a spiller in containers or a bright front-edge groundcover. Hardy in USDA Zones 10a-11b.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 10–11Type Annual, Ground cover
GoldDust® Mecardonia — trailing annual with small green leaves covered in vivid yellow

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
10–11

Shape & size

Mature height
2–5 Inches
Mature width
16–20 Inches

Classification

Type
Annual, Ground cover
Family
Plantaginaceae

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GoldDust® Mecardonia — but remarkably generous in effect
GoldDust® Mecardonia — or as a seasonal groundcover woven between larger annuals
GoldDust® Mecardonia — low mat that becomes generously dusted with vivid yellow
GoldDust® Mecardonia — where it softens rims with cascading yellow bloom
GoldDust® Mecardonia — GoldDust® Mecardonia grows just 2-5 inches tall and spreads 16-20 inches wide
GoldDust® Mecardonia — annual / ground cover for full or half

Photo courtesy of Proven Winners

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