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Botanical Name: Gazania linearis
Common Name: Hardy Gazinia
Hardiness: Zone 4 - 8
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Time: All Season
Flower Colours: Gold
Foliage: Long, narrow, deeply lobed
Height: 10-12 inches
Spread:
Soil Type: Sandy
Moisture: Fairly dry, well drained
Care Level:
Gazania Colorado Gold

General Description:
Grown for their bright, golden yellow, colorful flowers over a long period. The low mounds of leathery dark green leaves are deeply lobed, long and narrow. Deadhead regularly to encourage more buds. Drought tolerant once established.

Care and Maintenance:
Grow in full sun in sandy, fairly dry soil. Mulch with compost and water during dry periods. Needs excellent winter drainage to prevent rotting. Try growing in a rockgarden or containers. Dislikes heavy wet clay.

Uses & Features:
Sunny front border
Rock Garden
Pots, tubs
Edging
Varieties Available:
Colorado Gold