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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

    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

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
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    Zones

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    Size

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    • sun
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 20"

    • sun
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    • dry in summer
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    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 8"-10"

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

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    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun
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