Species axilflower
bright-yellow, funnel-like flowers with green sepals, green leaves, and green stems

axilflower

Mecardonia 'USMECA67' GOLDFLAKE

Axilflower (Mecardonia 'USMECA67' GOLDFLAKE) is a low-growing ornamental groundcover with bright yellow-green foliage and a carpet of dainty white flowers with yellow centers. It has an excellent tolerance for heat and humidity, making it an ideal groundcover for warm climates. Once established, the axilflower requires little maintenance and is drought-tolerant. Its early-blooming flowers make it a great addition to flower beds and container gardens, and its long blooming season makes it a valuable source of colourful colour for mixed borders and hanging baskets. It pairs nicely with purple blooms and evergreen foliage for a subtle contrast.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

9 - 11

Flowers:

Yellow Flowers

Sun:

Full sun

Growth Rate:

High

Maintenance:

Low

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

High

watering

When it comes to watering axilflowers (Mecardonia 'USMECA67' GOLDFLAKE), it's best to water them moderately and evenly throughout the growing season. They prefer to be watered every 1 - 2 weeks, but also appreciate occasional deep saturation sessions to ensure that the soil is moist at least 1 inch below the surface. When watering, make sure to avoid leaving standing water for more than a few minutes, as this can cause root rot or other problems. Furthermore, if the weather has been especially hot, axilflowers should receive more frequent watering, since they may be especially prone to drying out in the heat.

sunlight

Axilflower (Mecardonia 'USMECA67' GOLDFLAKE) thrives in full sun or partial shade. For optimum growth, this plant species requires at least 5-6 hours of direct sunlight per day. Direct sunlight should be in the morning for approximately 3 hours and in the late afternoon for about 3 hours. Indirect sunlight can provide the same benefits as direct sunlight throughout the day. During hot summer months, light shade can be beneficial to help the plant cool off and relax.

pruning

Axilflower (Mecardonia 'USMECA67' GOLDFLAKE) requires pruning during the winter months, when it is dormant, in order to keep the plant looking full and healthy. Prune the old flowers off the plant in autumn. This will encourage further flowering in spring and summer. In late winter, use sharp, sterile shears to cut the entire plant back by 1 third. Make sure to make all cuts at an angle to encourage new growth and remove any diseased, dead, or damaged stems. Prune lightly during the growing season as needed to neaten or reduce size.

Season

Fall
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Starts Flowering

Axilflower typically starts flowering in April.

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