Arctotheca calendula |
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Cape Weed, Cape Gold |
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.
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
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.