Native Plant Society of Texas

Creeping Spotflower

Acmella repens

Oppositeleaf Spotflower (Syn. Acmella oppositifolia var. repens)

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Native Habitat: Wetland or Riparian
Gulf Coast Prairies and Marshes, Western Gulf Coastal Plain

Maintenance

Comments

Excellent groundcover, providing dark green foliage and golden flowers throughout summer and fall.

Growth Form

Herbaceous

Height

0.75 to
1 ft

Spread

0.5 to
1 ft

Soil Type(s)

Loam, Clay, Moist

Light Requirement

Sun

Water Requirement

Medium

Leaf Retention

Deciduous

Lifespan

Perennial

Bloom Color

Orange, Yellow, Green

Bloom Season

Summer, Fall

Seasonal Interest

Unknown

Wildlife Benefit

Unknown

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References

1) Griffith, Bryce, Omernick & Rodgers (2007). Ecoregions of Texas. 2) https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=ACOPR. 3) https://portal.torcherbaria.org/portal/taxa/index.php?taxon=Acmella+repens&formsubmit=Search+Terms. 4) https://portal.torcherbaria.org/portal/taxa/index.php?taxon=Acmella+repens&formsubmit=Search+Terms.