New and Unread Tree-Mails
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Plant Height: | 4 to 6 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 18 to 24 inches |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Yellow |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PPAF Can. PBRAF |
| Posted by Danita (GA - Zone 7b) on Oct 11, 2014 9:50 AM This is my first year growing this plant and it hasn't performed well at all for me in a container. When it was in a shadier position, the foliage looked good but it never bloomed. When I moved the container into a little more light, the Mecardonia was constantly drying out and portions of it would die off. It appears that this plant requires high light and high moisture and does not handle the volatile conditions of being planted in a container well. Perhaps it would work with an in-ground planting in a damp and sunny area or in a container that has a water reservoir of some type. The little flowers were really adorable and cheerful for the brief time that they lasted. [ Reply to this comment | |
