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Gazania
Gazania rigens
(L.) Gaertn. (many cultivars)
gah-ZANE-ee-ah RIDGE-ens
Asteraceae
Explanation
of name:
Genus names for Theodorus Gaza, Italian scholar (DAV). Rigens means rigid
Natural
range:
South Africa
Recognition:
Foliage grayish or silvery. Flowers large, daisylike, colorful with yellow
centers. Colors varied, including red, yellow, pink
Landscape
uses:
Annual bedding plant with very showy flowers. Plant Nov.-May, remove in Nov.
(BLT). Native to dry habitats: allow to dry between waterings. Drought
tolerant.
Internet
sources:
http://www.mobot.org/gardeninghelp/plantfinder/Plant.asp?Code=A517
http://www.plantfacts.com/Family/Asteraceae/Gazania.shtml
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Botanical |
English |
FL native |
Growth form
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Flowering season
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Typical dimensions
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Suggested spacing |
Cultural conditions
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Problems |
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Gazania ringens |
Gazania |
Exotic |
Annual |
AY
Plant Nov.-May, remove in Nov. (BLT) |
<1’ |
0.5’-1.5’
(UFFPS225, DAV) |
SU !
Hot
DR
DT
ST
(PBCC, UFFPS225) |
Not summer-tolerant |
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