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Gazania rigens 'Sun Gold'

Clumping Gazania, Treasure Flower

Plant photo of: Gazania rigens 'Sun Gold'
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Information by: Mountain States Nursery        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

This is a trailing form of Gazania with gray, fuzzy leaves and bright yellow daisy-like flowers held above the foliage. A moderately fast growing, mat-like groundcover, it prefers light soil and good drainage in full sun to light shade. It should be irrigated in mornings so that foliage is dry at dusk. This superior form is quite tough, but some additional irrigation during the hottest portion of the summer will improve the appearance. Clumps usually are 8 to 10 inches tall by 2 feet or more across.

 

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial

Height Range

Under 1'

Width Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Gold

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Intermittent

Leaf Color

Grey, Silver

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, Poor, Well-drained

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, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

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

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.