Gazania

Treasure flower, African daisy

Message of the Flower

Seeking for Clarity

The Mother’s Comment

Likes to say clearly what it says.

Colour

White and shades of yellow, orange, or scarlet

Family

Asteraceae (Compositae)

Cultivars

Sunburst', 'Sunglow', 'Sunrise Yellow', 'Aztec', 'Burgundy', 'Copper King', 'Fiesta Red', 'Goldrush', 'Moonglow'

Person who named the flower

Joseph Gaertner

Flower Size

Up to 5 inches

Flower Texture

Smooth

Number of Petals

Typically 8

Floral Symmetry

Radial

Fragrance of Flower

Generally not fragrant

Leaf Texture

Smooth to slightly leathery

Leaf Arrangement

Rosette forming

Leaf Color

Green, sometimes with silver or grayish tones

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Herbaceous perennial

Life Cycle

Perennial in warm climates, often grown as an annual in colder zones

Blooming Period

Late spring to autumn

Climate

Prefers warm, sunny climates

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant once established

Soil Type

Well-drained, can tolerate poor soils

Temperature Ranges

Thrives in moderate to warm temperatures

Sun or Shade

Full sun

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Can be prone to aphids; generally disease-resistant

Pollinators

Attracts bees and butterflies

Habitat

Native to South Africa, naturalized in various regions

Role in the Ecosystem

Provides nectar for pollinators

Quotations

Not available

Ornamental

Not used

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Not endangered

Endangered Status

Tolerant of a range of conditions but prefers full sun and well-drained soils

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