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Creeping Oxeye (Wedelia)
الويدليا · Sphagneticola trilobata
A fast-spreading groundcover with small yellow flowers, planted instead of grass. It can become invasive.
Quick facts
| Arabic name | الويدليا |
|---|---|
| English name | Creeping Oxeye (Wedelia) |
| Scientific name | Sphagneticola trilobata |
| Family | Daisy family (Asteraceae) |
| Plant type | Creeping groundcover |
| Height | 15 to 30 cm |
| Water use | Medium |
Planting and harvest calendar
Best time to plant
March to May
Flowering time
March to November
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Planting timeHarvest or flowering
Times are general for the Saudi climate and may shift a few weeks by region: cooler in the highlands and the north, warmer on the coasts and in the south.
Description
A creeping plant with shiny three-lobed leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers.
Where it grows
Planted in gardens and road medians in Makkah, Jeddah, Jazan, the Eastern Province, Riyadh and Madinah.
Soil
Grows in most soils.
Water and irrigation
Regular watering.
Climate and light
Loves heat and sun.
Propagation
From creeping cuttings.
Benefits and uses
- Covers the ground fast
- Flowers most of the year
Drawbacks
- Can become invasive and spread outside the garden
Sources and references
The information was collected and checked from these scientific sources: