Gazania X rigens leucolaena 'Sunburst'

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Sunburst Trailing Gazania

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Information by: Photographer: Modesto Jr. College

Description

This ground cover is less than 1' tall and has evergreen, silver gray foliage with beautiful orange flowers that bloom January through September.

Plant Type

Ground cover

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Orange

Flower Season

Winter, Spring, Summer, Intermittent

Leaf Color

Grey, Silver

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways

Special Uses

Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute, Fire Resistant

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.