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Gerbera jamesonii

Gerbera,Transvaal Daisy

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

Gerbera jamesonii is a perennial but often grown as an annual. Clumps of tongue-shaped, lobed, 10 in. long leaves send up slim yet sturdy stems to 1.5 ft. high, each bearing one slender-petaled, 4-5 in. daisy.

 

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

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.