Treasure-Flower
(Gazania rigens)
Treasure-Flower (Gazania rigens)
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Photo by: kike | License Type: CC BY-SA 4.0 | License URL: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ | Attribution: kike (cc-by-sa) | Rights Holder: kike | Publisher: PlantNet | Date Created: 2020-05-22T21:59:59Z | Title: Gazania rigens (L.) Gaertn.: flower | Notes: Gazania rigens (L.) Gaertn.: flower |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Gazania rigens, commonly known as Treasure-Flower or Gazania, is an evergreen perennial herb native to the open grasslands and sandy soils of South Africa. It typically grows to 30 cm (12 in) tall and can spread to 50 cm (20 in) wide. Gazania rigens has a clumping habit with blue-grey foliage and produces vibrant yellow, daisy-like composite flowerheads that are showy and abundant throughout the summer. The flowers, often with black spots at the base of the ligules, are most commonly orange-yellow and close in the shade or overcast weather. This plant is particularly noted for its drought tolerance and ability to thrive in poor soils.
Treasure-Flower is valued for its striking blooms and low maintenance, making it a popular choice for rock gardens, coastal gardens, borders, and as ground cover. It requires full sun to flourish and prefers well-drained soil, although it is quite adaptable to various soil conditions. Gazania rigens is also used for its ability to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. It is important to be cautious with this plant outside its native range, as it can become invasive in some regions.CC BY-SA 4.0
Treasure-Flower is valued for its striking blooms and low maintenance, making it a popular choice for rock gardens, coastal gardens, borders, and as ground cover. It requires full sun to flourish and prefers well-drained soil, although it is quite adaptable to various soil conditions. Gazania rigens is also used for its ability to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. It is important to be cautious with this plant outside its native range, as it can become invasive in some regions.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 0.5-1 feet
- Width: 0.5-1 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Yellow, Orange, White
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Fast
Common Uses
Bank Stabilization, Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Drought Tolerant, Groundcover, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Salt Tolerant, Showy Flowers, Street Planting
Natural Habitat
Open grasslands and sandy soils of South Africa
Other Names
Common Names: Gazania, Geäugte Gazanie
Scientific Names: , Gazania rigens, Gazania splendens, Gorteria rigens, Othonna rigens, Gazania heterophylla, Melanchrysum rigens, Gazania pavonia var. pavonia, Gazania splendes, Gazania uniflora var. uniflora
GBIF Accepted Name: Gazania rigens (L.) Gaertn.