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Gazania, Treasure Flower 'Daybreak 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

Smooth

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

9-12 in. (22-30 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

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Orange

Red-Orange

Gold (yellow-orange)

Bright Yellow

Brown/Bronze

Bloom Time

Blooms repeatedly

Other Details

Category

Annuals

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Bronze

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

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

By dividing the rootball

From herbaceous stem cuttings

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

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Regional

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

Fremont, California

Sarasota, Florida

Elk Horn, Kentucky

Gramercy, Louisiana

Greenwell Springs, Louisiana

Bel Air, Maryland

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Austin, Texas

Center, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

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