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Gazania, Treasure Flower 'Kiss Mix'

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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Gazania (gay-ZAY-nee-uh)
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Species
rigens (RIG-ens)
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Synonym
Gazania splendens
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Orange
Red-Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bright Yellow
Brown/Bronze
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Lakeland, Florida

Snellville, Georgia

Munsonville, New Hampshire

Bucyrus, Ohio

Haviland, Ohio

Deer Park, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

Liberty, West Virginia

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Snellville, GA (Zone 7b) | May 2011 | positive

Planted this in ground from a 4" pot in a dry barren area. Gave a little water the first year. Second year came through our fairly mild w...Read More

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