Mecardonia

Gold Dust

Looking for a "tough as nails" groundcover for a rocky spot. Look no more! Mecardonia Gold Dust will power through any sunny location with its bright, golden yellow carpet of flowers. The tiny blooms are held on wiry little stems that dance in a gentle breeze. Use in walk by areas, containers, window boxes and landscape beds.
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Gold Dust
  • Planting + Care

Size & Spacing

  • Bed Spacing: 12-16"
  • Mature Height: 2-5"
  • Mature Width: 16-20"

Planting Type

  • Good for Containers
  • Ground Cover
  • Border
  • Accent

Seasons

  • Spring
  • Summer

Type

  • Annual

Sun/Shade

  • Full Sun

Growth Habit

  • Trailing
  • Water Requirements

    • Low *

    Fertilizer

    • Average

Colors

Tolerant to

  • Drought
  • Heat

Bloom/Interest Range

  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec

Growth Characteristics:
Early blooming and thrives in heat.

Care & Maintenance:
Little to no maintenance.

* Low Water Requirement:
After this plant is well established, it has a lower than average water requirement. A good layer of mulch will also help reduce water needs.