| Botanical name | Gazania rigens |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Pruning Required Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned.  Indigenous Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | January February October November December This plant has long-stemmed flowerheads to 8 cm wide, ray florets orange with black base, disc florets yellow or reddish orange. |
| Common name(s) | Gazania, Treasure flower |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | This plant bears grey-blue, smooth-edged or near pinnately lobed foliage. |
| Uses in landscape design | CoastalInformal/ cottage styleMedeteranian |
| Drought tolerance | High |
| Planting instructions | Plant in full sun and well-drained soil. |
| Maintenance | Deadhead regularly. |
| Soil conditions | Well drained |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Wildlife attractions | beesbirdsbutterflies |
| Possible problems | No serious insect or disease problems. Overly moist soils can lead to root and stem rot. Watch for leaf spot and powdery mildew. Mealy bugs are occasional visitors. |
| Growth habit | Treasure flower has a matt-forming growth habit. |
Gazania rigens (Gazania, Treasure flower)
- Botanical name: Gazania rigens
- Common name(s): Gazania, Treasure flower
- Categories: Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
A low growing, spreading perennial with grey-blue, smooth-edged or near pinnately lobed foliage. Long-stemmed flowerheads to 8 cm wide, ray florets orange with black base, disc florets yellow or reddish orange. Treasure flower has a matt-forming growth habit. Plant in full sun and well-drained soil, deadhead regularly.
Family: Asteraceae
Synonym: Gazania splendens
Botanical Pronunciation: gay-ZAY-nee-uh RIG-ens
Gazania rigens requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
January February October November December
This plant has long-stemmed flowerheads to 8 cm wide, ray florets orange with black base, disc florets yellow or reddish orange.
This plant bears grey-blue, smooth-edged or near pinnately lobed foliage.
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