Annuals

Mecardonia 'SAKMEC002'

Magic Carpet™ mecardonia

Magic Carpet™ mecardonia. Photo: Les Serres Fortier / Flickr, CC BY 2.0

Small yellow flowers blanket a low, semi-mounding plant from spring through summer. Magic Carpet is useful for edging sunny paths, growing between pavers, or filling the rim of a mixed pot. Its compact height and heat tolerance make it a versatile seasonal groundcover.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun
Mature size: 4–6 in. tall × 16–24 in. wide
Water: Moderate; well-drained soil
Bloom: Yellow; spring through summer, often into fall before frost
Life cycle: Frost-tender seasonal plant locally

Sizes & prices

4.5"$5.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Resistance & tolerances

Wet soil: Avoid waterlogged soil and standing water.
Heat: Very tolerant.

Seasonal interest

Garden uses: Path edging, containers and low seasonal planting.

Growing & care

Soil & drainage: Use freely draining garden soil or a container with drainage holes.
Pruning: Trim encroaching stems to keep edges neat.

Sources & photo credits

Sakata Ornamentals

Photo: Les Serres Fortier / Flickr, CC BY 2.0; resized for web. · CC BY 2.0

Image notes: Magic Carpet™ mecardonia. Photo: Les Serres Fortier / Flickr, CC BY 2.0; resized for web.

Reviewed September 22, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.