Species axilflower
Yellow flower with anthers , lime stems and green leaves.

axilflower

Mecardonia 'Gold Dust'

Axilflower (Mecardonia 'Gold Dust') is a low-maintenance, spreading plant that delivers cascades of golden yellow flowers. Its evergreen foliage provides a colorful accent to beds and borders throughout the year. This versatile plant can tolerate sun or shade and prefers moist and well-draining soil. It grows low and wide with an average height of 8 inches and a width of 10-12 inches. The butterfly-like flowers bloom from late spring to early fall and are easy to care for. A layer of mulch will provide protection and benefit its growth. Axilflower makes an excellent ground cover and also looks stunning in containers.

Cycle:

Annual

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation,Grafting Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

10 - 11

Flowers:

Yellow Flowers

Sun:

Full sun

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

gold,green,yellow

Growth Rate:

High

Maintenance:

Low

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

The axilflower needs regular watering to stay healthy and blooming. For best results, water the axilflower every 2-3 days, or when the top 2-3 inches of soil feels dry to the touch. It is important to note that this plant is sensitive to overwatering, so be sure to only water when necessary. When watering, give the soil a good soak and try to avoid splashing the base of the axilflower as it can lead to rot.

sunlight

Axilflowers prefer moderate sunlight and grow best in 5-6 hours of direct sunlight each day. They should be placed in bright, indirect light or a spot with direct sun in the morning and indirect light during the afternoon. Moving the plant outdoors during a summer would be ideal, though it should be brought back indoors if it starts to receive more than 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. Axilflowers do not do well in full sun, and can scorch or wilt if exposed to too much direct sunlight.

pruning

Axilflower is an attractive and low-maintenance plant species that makes a wonderful addition to the landscape. The best way to keep this plant looking its best is by pruning it regularly. It should be pruned in the late winter or early spring, before new growth starts. This helps to remove dead or diseased branches, as well as any overgrown or misshapen portions. It also encourages the plant to produce more vigorous, healthy growth. When pruning the axilflower, start by looking for any dead or damaged branches. Remove them immediately to help prevent the spread of disease. Then, gently cut back any stems or vines that have grown too long. You can also selectively trim back any branches that are growing too close together. In general, axilflower should be lightly pruned, taking off no more than 1-third of the overall growth. If necessary, you may need to do some additional pruning throughout the growing season to keep the plant looking its best.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering

Axilflower typically starts flowering in April.

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