Yellow Dot

Wedelia Trilobata

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Overview

Yellow Dot (Wedelia trilobata) is a vigorous ground cover, featuring daisy-like, bright yellow flowers and lustrous, deep green leaves that are roughly 3 inches long. This perennial thrives in USDA zones 8-11 and spreads quickly to 3-4 feet wide, flourishing in full sun to partial shade. With a growth height of about 18 inches, it's excellent for erosion control, requiring minimal maintenance once established and preferring well-drained soil.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 9–11Climate Arid, Subtropical

Yellow Dot (Wedelia Trilobata) — it's excellent for erosion control

Culture

Sun: Full, Half, Shade
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Asteraceae
Climate: Arid, Subtropical

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Yellow Dot (Wedelia Trilobata) — consider its rapid growth habit; it spreads by rooting stem nodes and can cover areas up to 3 feet wide; as its, image 72

Yellow Dot (Wedelia Trilobata) — Its foliage rises to about 18 to 24 inches in height; this perennial thrives in USDA zones 8-11 and spreads, image 73

Yellow Dot (Wedelia Trilobata) — which allows for easy integration with other plants as underplantings or along borders; daisy-like yellow flowers, image 74

Yellow Dot (Wedelia Trilobata) — Regular pruning will encourage bushier growth and prevent unwanted spreading; which allows for easy integration, image 79

Yellow Dot (Wedelia Trilobata) — typically from late spring to early fall; as its flowers attract butterflies and bees, image 76

Yellow Dot (Wedelia Trilobata) — plant Yellow Dot in an area with full to partial sunlight and well-drained soil; daisy-like yellow flowers, image 78

Yellow Dot (Wedelia Trilobata) — providing a long-lasting display of color.<br><br>For optimal growth; this perennial thrives in USDA zones 8-11, image 77

Yellow Dot (Wedelia Trilobata) — you will not only offer a beautiful groundcover solution but also support local pollinators; as its flowers attract, image 80

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