Family: Asteraceae
(ass-ter-AY-see-ee) Genus: Gazania (gay-ZAY-nee-uh) Species: rigens (RIG-ens) Cultivar: Mixed Hybrids, Noids Synonym:Gazania splendens Synonym:Gorteria rigens
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Category AnnualsTropicals and Tender Perennials Water Requirements Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingAverage Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Sun Exposure Full SunFoliage HerbaceousFoliage Color BronzeHeight 6-12 in. (15-30 cm)Spacing 6-9 in. (15-22 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Where to Grow Can be grown as an annualDanger Parts of plant are poisonous if ingestedBloom Color RedOrange Bright Yellow Brown/Bronze Bloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Blooms repeatedlyOther details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods From seed; sow indoors before last frostFrom seed; direct sow after last frost Seed Collecting Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seedsProperly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |