Gazania, Treasure Flower 'Daybreak Rose Stripe'

Gazaniarigens

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Gazania (gay-ZAY-nee-uh)
Species
rigens (RIG-ens)
Synonym
Gazania splendens
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
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
Rose/Mauve
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early 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
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
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
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:

Denver, Colorado

New Port Richey, Florida

Decatur, Georgia

Bloomington, Indiana

Greentown, Indiana

Peru, Indiana

Louisville, Kentucky

Jeanerette, Louisiana

Fort George G Meade, Maryland

Sheridan, Oregon

Kalama, Washington

Liberty, West Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
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Fort George G Meade, MD | June 2008 | positive

These are such neat plants. The petals are spiky as they open, and as they start to die. Easy care too. I think I have been over watering...Read More

J
Peru, IN | March 2008 | positive

I bought 6 plants from a local greenhouse and fully enjoyed them all summer. You have to be patient when collecting seeds. They remind ...Read More

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