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Sphagneticola trilobata Wedelia

Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen


Release Date: 2/5/2024

DOI: 10.32473/edis-fp612-1999

Agriculture

Abstract

This publication provides an overview of wedelia, a perennial ground cover known for its glossy, dark green leaves and bright yellow, daisy-like flowers. This plant thrives in hot, dry conditions and is suitable for USDA hardiness zones 8B through 11. Despite its attractive appearance and rapid growth, wedelia is classified as a Category 2 invasive species in Florida. The document discusses its growth habits, maintenance requirements, and potential uses in landscaping, while also emphasizing the importance of controlling its spread to prevent ecological damage. First published 1999. 

About this Publication

This document is FPS-612, one of a series of the Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date October 1999. Revised October 2023. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.

About the Authors

Edward F. Gilman, professor emeritus; Ryan W. Klein, assistant professor, arboriculture; and Gail Hansen, professor, sustainable landscape design; Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.

How to Cite

Gilman, E. (2007). Sphagneticola trilobata Wedelia. EDIS, 2007(15). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fp612-1999

Authors

Edward F. Gilman
Edward F. Gilman

professor emeritus, Department of Environmental Horticulture

Ryan Klein
Ryan Klein
Specialist
University of Florida

assistant professor, arboriculture, UF/IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences

Gail Hansen
Gail Hansen
Specialist
University of Florida

professor, sustainable landscape design, UF/IFAS Department of Horticultural Sciences

Contacts

Keighly Graves
Keighly Graves
staff
University of Florida

horticultural science specialist, Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program

Claire Lewis
Claire Lewis
Specialist
University of Florida

state specialized agent II and director Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program, UF/IFAS Center for Land Use Efficiency

Wendy Wilber
Wendy Wilber
Specialist
University of Florida

state program coordinator and Extension agent IV, UF/IFAS Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program

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Sphagneticola trilobata