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Wedelia trilobata

Yellow Dot

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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Groundcover that quickly reaches 1-1/2' x 6'. Yellow daisylike flowers appear spring to summer. Good in containers. Accepts full sun to full shade. Great groundcover for northern exposures or those densely shaded. Blooms better in full sun. Quite frost tender but recovers quickly. Leaves may irritate skin. Can be invasive if not controlled. Native to Central and South America.

 

Plant Type

Ground cover

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Allergenic

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Tropical

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Cascade, Container, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants with similar watering needs in the same area.