Gazania krebsiana

Also Known As

Tanager® Gazania

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 6"
W: 1'

planting zones

8a-10b

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Gazania krebsiana plant details

Gazania krebsiana is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with blue and green foliage. In fall, spring and summer orange flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, clay, gritty, lean and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Gazania krebsiana

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 1 FT wide, 6 IN tall
Flowers: orange blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: self-sowing, winter interest, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Gazania krebsiana

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low

Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Fluorescent orange daisies from earliest spring to late autumn create dazzling specimens ideal for mass displays. Glossy, dark green leaves develop a deep purple tinge in the winter months. Reseeds moderately in zone 5 and is hardy in protected microclimates. Perennial. Xeriscape. Loam, sandy or clay soils. USDA zones 6-10.

By: Plant Select®

Looking for a low maintenance, drought tolerant ground cover with spectacular flowers? Well, here you go! Very large & extremely showy, the eye-popping orange flowers with intricate black & white markings are fascinating up close & spectacular in mass. The foliage is pretty, too. The leaves are deeply divided, dark green on top & silver below. Makes an excellent ground cover, especially in dry soil. Grows to about 6” tall & 1’ wide. From South Africa where it is an important food source for native tortoises!