Gazania linearis 'Colorado Gold'
Common Name(s):
Previously known as:
- Gazania linearis 'P004S'
- Phonetic Spelling
- ga-ZAY-nee-ah li-nee-AR-is
- Description
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Award-winning Colorado Gold® Gazania is a cultivar with bright yellow flowers in the Asteraceae (daisy) family.
It is more winter hardy than other varieties of gazania. Its silvery-gray foliage undersides also differs from other varieties.
It cannot perform at its best in heavy soils, such as clay. Not liking wet feet, it is best to locate in a gravel based soil where quick drainage is provided. Once established, watering should be deep but infrequent.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Improper drainage can lead to root and stem rot. Other possible diseases include powdery mildew, fungal spots, and crown rot.
Mealy bugs and thrips may be an issue.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Gazania
- Species:
- linearis
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Division
- Seed
- Stem Cutting
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- South Africa
- Wildlife Value:
- The flowers attract pollinators.
- Play Value:
- Attractive Flowers
- Attracts Pollinators
- Colorful
- Easy to Grow
- Dimensions:
- Height: 0 ft. 4 in. - 0 ft. 6 in.
- Width: 0 ft. 10 in. - 1 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Perennial
- Habit/Form:
- Creeping
- Horizontal
- Prostrate
- Growth Rate:
- Medium
- Maintenance:
- Low
- Texture:
- Medium
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- Loam (Silt)
- Sand
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Alkaline (>8.0)
- Neutral (6.0-8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Occasionally Dry
- Available Space To Plant:
- 12 inches-3 feet
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Mountains
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Gold/Yellow
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Head
- Solitary
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Long Bloom Season
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Fall
- Summer
- Flower Shape:
- Saucer
- Flower Petals:
- 7 - 20 petals/rays
- Flower Size:
- 1-3 inches
- Flower Description:
- The shiny yellow flowers are quite showy and abundant.
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Gray/Silver
- Green
- Leaf Feel:
- Glossy
- Leathery
- Leaf Value To Gardener:
- Showy
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Rosulate
- Leaf Shape:
- Linear
- Leaf Margin:
- Entire
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Length:
- 3-6 inches
- Leaf Width:
- < 1 inch
- Leaf Description:
- The leaves are green on the upper side and a silvery-gray on the underside.
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
- Stem Description:
- Hand trim dead stems in early spring.
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Container
- Patio
- Pool/Hardscape
- Rock Wall
- Slope/Bank
- Walkways
- Landscape Theme:
- Butterfly Garden
- Cottage Garden
- Cutting Garden
- Drought Tolerant Garden
- Pollinator Garden
- Rock Garden
- Design Feature:
- Border
- Mass Planting
- Small groups
- Attracts:
- Pollinators
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Drought
- Dry Soil
