Arctotheca calendula, commonly known as Cape Weed, graces landscapes with its vibrant yellow blooms and spreading habit. A perennial herbaceous plant, it's a resilient ground cover thriving in sun-drenched sites with sandy soil. Despite its beauty, it can be contentious in non-native areas due to its rapid growth.
Ideal Growing Conditions
Cultivation
ExposureFull sun
WateringModerate
Soil pH5.5 – 7.5
In potYes
IndoorNo
Seasonal Calendar
Calendar
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest
Pruning
Fruiting
Chute feuilles
Sowing
Flowering
Performance Scores
Scores
Heat9/10
Cold5/10
Drought6/10
Ease7/10
Ornamental6/10
Production1/10
