Mecardonia

$799
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Mecardonia (Mecardonia spp.), commonly known as creeping mecadonia, is a low-growing annual valued for its bright yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers and spreading habit. It forms a dense mat of foliage covered in blooms, making it well suited for borders, containers, hanging baskets, and groundcover plantings where continuous color and trailing growth are desired.

Care Needs:
• Light: Full sun to partial sun
• Water: Keep soil evenly moist but well-drained; water more frequently during extended  heat
• Pruning: Lightly trim if plants become leggy to encourage fuller growth and continued  blooming
• Fertilizer: Apply a balanced fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during the growing season to  maintain steady flowering

Attributes

  • Plant Type
    Annual
  • USDA Zone
    9 - 11
  • Origin
    Central and South America
  • Toxicity
    Not known to be toxic
  • Mature Height
    4-6 inches
  • Mature Width
    12-24 inches
  • Soil Preference
    Well-drained soil
  • Spacing
    12-18 inches
  • Growth Rate
    Fast
  • Critter Resistant
    Somewhat
  • Salt Tolerance
    Low
  • Cold Tolerance
    Low
  • Flowering
    Yes
  • Bloom Period
    Spring through fall
  • Flower Color
    Yellow
  • Stem Color
    Green
  • Foliage Color
    Green
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Mecardonia

$799

Mecardonia (Mecardonia spp.), commonly known as creeping mecadonia, is a low-growing annual valued for its bright yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers and spreading habit. It forms a dense mat of foliage covered in blooms, making it well suited for borders, containers, hanging baskets, and groundcover plantings where continuous color and trailing growth are desired.

Care Needs:
• Light: Full sun to partial sun
• Water: Keep soil evenly moist but well-drained; water more frequently during extended  heat
• Pruning: Lightly trim if plants become leggy to encourage fuller growth and continued  blooming
• Fertilizer: Apply a balanced fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during the growing season to  maintain steady flowering

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