- Light Requirement is Full Sun
- Height 2-5 Inches
- Width 16-20 Inches
- Use as a spiller when using in containers
- Excellent heat tolerance and award winning plant by Proven Winners!
Gold Dust Mecardonia is a hybrid of a low growing perennial M. procumbens and it is the earliest of the Mecardonia hybrids to flower. Perennial in the Southern coastal regions of the United States, it is an early season annual for Midwest and Northern gardens. Its attractive bright yellow flowers that blanket the bright green foliage are reminiscent of nemesia and it belongs to the same plant family.
Native to Southwest United States, Mexico, Central American and into the western region of South American, it is a perennial in Zones 10a through 11b. Zones 2-9 can enjoy it as a long season bloomer from May until October in most climates. Primarily used in containers and hanging baskets, it also makes an excellent ground cover when massed out in your landscape. It enjoys full sun exposure and flowers best in the high light this brings.
GoldDust® Mecardonia Care
An easy care annual, Gold Dust requires little intervention from you once established. A moderately moist soil with an average pH of 5.8 to 6.2 is all it requires other than watering when it gets dry and a light fertilizer once a season if planted in your landscape or every other watering if in a container. It is heat tolerant but appreciative of some light shade in extremely hot conditions. It is also drought tolerant. Insects rarely bother this beautiful annual.
Deadheading is not needed as this plant self cleans its spent blooms. It is a cascading, trailing plant so pruning is rarely needed. Shear back with sharp scissors if you want to keep it in shape. With its low growing, mounding habit, it provides a wonderful foundation for large containers and massed out in your landscape. Plant it on the edge of your containers for an attractive spilling display.
GoldDust® Mecardonia Spacing
Spacing is crucial as this annual tops out at just 5 inches but spreads up to 20 inches. Where its stems touch the ground it sets out roots, so this will creep when planted in your landscape, creating a massive yet low mounding display. Plant it in the foreground, giving it 12 to 16 inches of space between plants and pair it with medium and tall plants for your cottage garden, borders or edgings.
GoldDust® Mecardonia Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 10-11 |
| Flower Color(s): Yellow |
| Bloom Period: Planting To Frost |
| Foliage Color(s) Green |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun |
| Height Class: Short |
| Height: 2-5 Inches |
| Spread: 16-20 Inches |
| Spacing: 12-16 Inches |
| Habit: Trailing |
| Watering: Average |
| Drought Tolerant: No |
| Container Role: Spiller |
| Use Types: Container, Landscape |
| Features: Deadheading Not Necessary |
| Maintenance: Easy |
| Scientific Name: Mecardonia hybrid 'USMECA8205' USPP 22,871, Can PBRAF |
| Common Name: GoldDust® Mecardonia |
| Other Name(s): |
| Plant Type: Annual |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
- SKU:
- MECGOP
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)
We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
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Plant Shipping
Below are some factors we consider when determining when to ship the plants depending on the timing of the order.
Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations