Cape Weed

Cape Weed

Arctotheca calendula (L.) Levyns

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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.

USDA Zone
9–11
Min
-5°C
Sun
Full sun
Watering
Moderate
Calendar
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest
Pruning
Fruiting
Chute feuilles
Sowing
Flowering

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