Photo by Stan Shebs
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Gazania rigens 'Sun Gold'
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 6"-12"
- W: 9"-24"
planting zones
- 9a-11
Gazania rigens 'Sun Gold' plant details
Gazania rigens 'Sun Gold' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Gazania rigens 'Sun Gold'
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: asteraceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
- Mature size: 9 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Gazania rigens 'Sun Gold'
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained
Garden photo gallery of Gazania rigens 'Sun Gold'
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
Gardening facts about Gazania rigens 'Sun Gold' plant
How to Grow Gazania rigens 'Sun Gold'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 6"-12"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 8"-10"
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- dry in summer
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