Mecardonia

Scientific Name: Mecardonia x hybrida Common Name: Mecardonia Exposure: Full sun to partial shade Blooming Time: Blooms continuously from spring to fall Bloom Duration: Blooms persist for several weeks Fragrance: Generally not fragrant Plant Growing Habit: Low-growing, spreading perennial Characteristics: Features small, bright yellow flowers with a trailing habit; excellent for use as a ground cover or in containers Spacing: Space plants approximately 8 to 12 inches apart Height: Typically grows up to 6 to 12 inches tall Width: Spreads widely, with a spread of about 12 to 18 inches Maintenance Requirements: Low maintenance; prefers well-draining soil and regular watering to keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; benefits from occasional fertilization and deadheading spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming