Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Treasure Flower, Perennial of The Day

Gazania rigens 'Cream Beauty'     
syn. Gazania ringens; Gazania splendens
    Treasure Flower,  Gazania

Type    Perennial
Hardy range    9A to 10A
Height    10" to 16" / 25cm to 40cm
Growth rate    Fast
Form    Spreading or horizontal
Exposure    Full sun

Bloom Color    White
Bloom Time    Spring through Fall

The flowers are showy.

Environment
This plant tolerates drought and some salt.
This plant will grow in dry to moist soil.
Suitable soil is sandy.
The pH preference is  a neutral soil.

Leaf Color    Green and silvery

Culture Notes
The flowers close at night and on cloudy days.  These plants are often grown as annuals in colder areas.  This plant will tolerate mild frost only.

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