The Garden Guy was looking at photos of last year’s trials and I was struck by one of a Mecardonia. I have never written about this plant and was thinking there is a great chance for my readers who do ... The Garden Guy was looking at photos of last year’s trials and I was struck by one of a Mecardonia.

Understanding the Context

If you are like most, Mecardonia probably conjures up visions of one of the stops that Moses and the ... The Garden Guy was looking at photos of last year's trials and I was struck by one of a Mecardonia. I have never written about this plant and was thinking there is a great chance for my readers who do ... Mecardonia procumbens (Mill.) Small See more items in Botany Flowering plants and ferns Taxonomy Plantae Dicotyledonae Lamiales Plantaginaceae NMNH - Botany Dept.

Key Insights

Record ID nmnhbotany_15615629 ... Details Features Small green leaves are covered with yellow nemesia-like flowers from May through October, and GoldDust mecardonia is an excellent heat tolerant plant. Native to warmer climates, Mecardonia ‘Little Sunshine’ is hardy in USDA zones 10a to 10b, and is popular for its bright yellow flowers that illuminate gardens from spring through late autumn. Mecardonia acuminata subsp. peninsularis Mecardonia (axilflower) is a genus of herbaceous plants in the family Plantaginaceae.

Final Thoughts

31 species have been described, [3] of which 12 are accepted. Mecardonia is a genus of small creeping plants that are often grown as ground covers. Plants are also attractive tucked in containers and hanging baskets. Light/Watering: Plants prefer full sun and regular watering so that the soil is consistently moist. (Mecardonia) Golddust® Mecardonia is covered with stunning small yellow flowers sitting atop the petite green leafy foliage that looks beautiful when planted in groupings. Golddust® blooms from May through October and has excellent heat tolerance and is rabbit resistant.

Mecardonia, commonly called axilflower, is a genus of about 12 species of herbaceous plants native to western South America north through Central America to the southeastern United States. Mecardonia Little Sunshine Easy to produce. Flowers from Spring to Fall. Versatile; tolerant of cool and warm conditions.