Gazania (Gazania rigens)

Family: Asteraceae

This South African perennial is most often grown as an annual in temperate regions, where it blooms profusely throughout the summer. Gazanias are tough garden plants, tolerating poor soil and drought. Many cultivars are available, including striking, multicolored forms.

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Tags:

annual, drought tolerant, flower, ornamental, perennial, sun
Cultivation: Small to medium-sized annual for USDA hardiness zones 3 to 11. Grows best in full sun with low to moderate moisture. May be grown as a perennial in zones 9 to 11.

Size: Reaches 6" to 1' (15 cm to 30 cm) tall with a spread of 6" to 1' (15 cm to 30 cm).

Flowering: Blooms year-round or from early summer through early fall in zones 9 to 11.

Propagation methods: seeds, division.