Gazania rigens 'Sun Gold'
Clumping Gazania, Treasure Flower
Description
A moderately fast low groundcover, grey fuzzy leaves with bright yellow daisies held above the foliage. Prefers light soil and good drainage and full sun to light shade. Allow plants to be irrigated in mornings so that foliage is dry at dusk. Tolerant, and dependable for tough situations needing only some additional irrigation during the hottest seasons.
Plant Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Gold
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Intermittent
Leaf Color
Grey, Silver
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow, Ranch, Seascape
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Small Spaces, Hanging Baskets
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Group plants according to their water needs.
Creating separate zones for drought-tolerant plants, medium water-use plants, and water-thirsty grass will help prevent overwatering.