GoldDust Mercardonia
Mecardonia
mek-ar-DOH-nee-uh
Annuals: Basket/Container Plant
Min. Temp
Tender: 36°
Small green leaves are covered with yellow Nemesia-like flowers.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Gold
Flower Color
Yellow
Blooming Time
Early Spring - to hard frost, if proper care is given
Habit
Trailing
Height
Under 6 in
Spread
12–18 in
Form
Single
Characteristics
Type
hybrid
Design
Spiller
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Fast
Traits
Long blooming
Tolerance/Resistance
Heat Tolerant, Not tolerant of standing water
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators
Uses/Placement
Edging
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Adaptable
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost, Peat Moss
Fertilizer
Heavy Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Rooting & Blooming
Fertilizer Timing
Daily in a basket/container. Weekly in the ground.
Micronutrients
Iron (Fe), Magnesium (Mg), Calcium (Ca), Zinc (Zn), Manganese (Mn), Boron (B)
Care
Care Level
Moderate
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Non-Spreading
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Do Not Divide