Arctotheca calendula |
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Cape Weed, Cape Gold |
Description
Cape Weed is a low spreading ground cover with yellow daisy-like flowers that bloom from March to July. It is rather fast growing given adequate water. It is a great alternative to gazania. The leaves are gray green and it stays under 12". Use Cape Weed on bank for erosion control, or in parking strips and walkway areas. It is a great filler plant around shrubs in a shrub border.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Ground cover
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.
Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.