Description

Gazania krebsiana is an extremely showy plant when in flower, largely due to its warm and bright flower color, its flower size and its extended flowering period. The plants are semi-decumbent (prostrate to ascending), perennial and herbaceous, and reach a height of less than 1'. They are therefore aptly referred to as tufted groundcovers, and many individuals together may give a rather mat-like appearance, a sight that is very beautiful when in bloom, typically spring through fall. Individually they form rounded tufts on the ground of 10" across with very distinctive foliage. The root system of G. krebsiana is fairly weak and consists of a series of adventitious roots. There is no definite main or taproot meaning the adventitious roots are quite shallow. This ground cover may need regular watering during first growing season, then only occasional watering. Will crowd out weeds eventually. May bloom in orange, yellow or white.