Gazania linearis 'Colorado Gold'

Also Known As

Colorado Gold Treasure Flower
Colorado Gold® Gazania

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 8"-10"

planting zones

4a-8b

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Gazania linearis 'Colorado Gold' plant details

Gazania linearis 'Colorado Gold' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Gazania linearis 'Colorado Gold'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 8 IN - 10 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: container plant, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Gazania linearis 'Colorado Gold'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

'Colorado Gold' is an unusual Gazania that is hardy to at least zone 5. It has narrow, lance-shaped, dark green foliage and large, bright yellow, daisy-like flowers in late spring and summer.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

An indispensable Port Townsend plant. This rugged South African is sun, wind and drought tolerant and absolutely hardy here. One of the most admired plants in our border for its profuse display of large yellow to orange daisies on low stems. Good drainage.

By: Far Reaches Farm

This plant has glossy mounds of deep green, strap-shaped leaves with three-inch, shiny yellow flowers throughout the season. This selection is cold hardy compared to the annual bedding gazanias. It does well under ordinary garden treatment, or in unamended, dry soils (once established). Perennial. Xeriscape. Thrives in loam; needs light fertilizing in sandy soils. USDA zones 4-8 (up to 9,000').