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Gazania rigens leucolaena

Trailing Gazania, Treasure Flower

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

Gazania rigens is a clumping or spreading plant grown for colorful daisies over long bloom season. Tolerates seacoast conditions. Grows well in most soil conditions, and needs only occasional water once established (2-3 times per month).

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover, Perennial

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Orange, Pink, Yellow, White

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Intermittent

Leaf Color

Dark Green, Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Ranch, Seascape

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Walls / Fences, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Hanging Baskets

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.