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    Gazania linearis

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 3"-12"
    • W: 6"-18"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Gazania linearis plant details

    Gazania linearis is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Gazania linearis

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
    Mature size: 6 IN - 18 IN - wide, 3 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Gazania linearis

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A hardy species from South Africa with evergreen mats comprised of rosettes of linear leaves and big gaudy yellow daisies often with interesting basal blotches and markings. ZONE 5

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Gazania linearis plant

    How to Grow Gazania linearis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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    Gazania rigens 'Sun Gold'

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 9"-24"

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Gazania rigens 'Sun Gold' by Stan Shebs
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    Gazania 'Copper King'

    aka Gazania x 'Copper King'

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
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    Gazania krebsiana

    aka Tanager® Gazania

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6"

    Width: 1'

    • sun
    • regular - low
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Gazania krebsiana flower by Far Out Flora
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    Gazania 'Christopher Lloyd'

    aka Treasure Flower

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    10b-11

    Size

    Height: 8"-12"

    Width: 20"

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Gazania 'Christopher Lloyd' flower by Far Reaches Farm
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    Gazania linearis 'Colorado Gold'

    aka Colorado Gold Treasure Flower, Colorado Gold® Gazania

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 8"-12"

    Width: 8"-10"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Gazania linearis 'Colorado Gold' flower by Plant Select®
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