Gazania | |
Treasure Flower | |
African Daisy | |
Treasure-Flower |
Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Biennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6b -20.6 °C (-5 °F) to -17.8 °C (0 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7b |
Leaves: | Fragrant |
Flowers: | Fragrant |
Flower Time: | Summer Year Round |
Inflorescence Type: | Verticillaster |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Dye production |
Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Tolerates foot traffic Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Self fertile Scarify seeds: 421 to1 Start indoors |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots Prefers to be under-potted |
Miscellaneous: | Carnivorous |
Conservation status: | Extinct (EX) |