Gazania rigens var. rigens
CLUMPING GAZANIA, TREASURE FLOWER
Asteraceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, sand, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, first line salt wind, light frost
0.2m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

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Flowers: yellow or orange & black

Flowering Time: early spring to late summer

Leaves: dark green; silver-grey underneath
 
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Gazania rigens var. rigens
CLUMPING GAZANIA, TREASURE FLOWER
Asteraceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, sand, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, first line salt wind, light frost
0.2m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: yellow or orange & black

Flowering Time: early spring to late summer

Leaves: dark green; silver-grey underneath


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean, coastal & cottage designs

Uses: informal edging, mass planting, groundcovers, border, soil binding, poolside

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes






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