Gazania rigens

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Trailing Gazania

 
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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

This trailing groundcover grows at a moderate rate to 8" x 18". Leaves are silver to green. Billiant daisylike flowers come in many colors orange, bronze and yellow. Long bloom season from late winter to spring. Grows well in most soil conditions, and needs only occassional water once established. May die out if overwatered. Native to South Africa.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

Orange, Yellow, Multi-Colored

 

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

 

Leaf Color

Green, Silver

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Tropical

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring

 

Location Uses

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

 

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.