Monday, August 11, 2014

Gazania rigens






Botanical Name: Gazania rigens
Common Name: Gazania
Family: Compositae
Type: Broad leaved perennial shrub
Origin/Habitat: South Africa
Leaf Character: Alternate simple 3.5"  basal rosettes, lanceolate to linear
Flower Type: ray flowers that close at night
Color: yellow- orange
Period: April to june
Fruit: Villous Achene
Bark:
Exposure: Full Sun
Water: Infrequent but thorough

Remarks: Outstanding for its flowers and foliage, used as ground cover, climber, for erosion control and in containers 

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