Gazania rigens
Trailing Gazania
Description
This trailing groundcover grows at a moderate rate to 8" x 18". Leaves are silver to green. Billiant daisylike flowers come in many colors orange, bronze and yellow. Long bloom season from late winter to spring. Grows well in most soil conditions, and needs only occassional water once established. May die out if overwatered. Native to South Africa.
Plant Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow, Multi-Colored
Flower Season
Winter, Spring
Leaf Color
Green, Silver
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish, Tropical
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.