Gazania X rigens leucolaena

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Clumping Gazania, Treasure Flower

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Information by: Photographer: Steve Mullany

Description

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

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Orange

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:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.