Fynbos Corridor Collaboration

Data sources
Paul Hoekman

Cotula turbinata Group

Cotula turbinata

Animal-friendly

Supports bees Supports bees

Growth features

Easy to grow Easy to grow

Social features

Attractive Attractive

Aspect

Sun Sun
Semi-shade Semi-shade

Plant types

Annual

Soils

Soil: loam
Soil: sandy

Flowering

  • white
  • yellow
Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov

Grows between grass in moist areas and marginal spaces such as road verges. It forms an important function of support insect life and connecting them to other fynbos sites by growing in marginal public spaces such as road verges and between lawns. makes a a beautiful meadow lawn effect along with oxalis species.

Propagation by seed

Cotula turbinata can be easily propagated from seed planted in autumn. It should be placed in well-drained soil in an area that receives full sun, although it will tolerate partial shade.

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