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 10–11

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

Family: Plantaginaceae

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GoldDust® Mecardonia — yellow flowers in the garden

GoldDust® Mecardonia — but remarkably generous in effect

GoldDust® Mecardonia — annual / ground cover with yellow blooms

GoldDust® Mecardonia — annual / ground cover for full or half

GoldDust® Mecardonia — trailing annual with small green leaves covered in vivid yellow; it thrives in full sun, average soil, and regular moisture, with no

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