Gazania linearis ‘Colorado Gold’
Scientific Name | Gazania linearis ‘Colorado Gold’ |
Common Name | Gazania – Colorado Gold (aka Colorado Gold Treasure Flower) |
Family | Asteraceae |
Habit | Herbaceous Perennial, compact. |
Growth Form | Beginning in late spring, the plant covers itself with bright yellow daisy-type flowers held over a rosette of narrow, deep green leaves. Silvery leaf underside. This hardy gazania forms a much more attractive evergreen mat. |
Mature Size | Height: 4-6″ Width: 10-12″ |
Flowers | Yellow. Bloom Time: Early Summer to Mid Fall. Flowers open quite early in the morning, closing only in inclement weather and at night. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional bloom. |
Hardiness | Zones 5-9 |
Sun Requirements | Full Sun |
Water Requirements | Drought Resistant / Waterwise, Average, Medium |
Soil Requirements | Sandy Soil, Average Soil, Well-Drained Soil |
Other Info | Containers Rock Gardens Xeriscapes Low Maintenance, showy. |
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