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Gazania krebsiana

Kreb's African Daisy

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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.

 

Plant Type

Ground cover

Height Range

Under 1'

Width Range

Flower Color

Orange, Yellow, White

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green, Grey Green

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, Seascape, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Entry, Lawn, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Roadside, Walkways

Special Uses

Container, Erosion Control, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Move turf away form sidewalks and pavement.

Instead plant shrubs or groundcovers next to the pavement, and water with low-flow drip or bubbler system to eliminate runoff from turf sprinklers