TANAGER^® gazania

Fluorescent orange daisies from earliest spring to late autumn create dazzling specimens ideal for mass displays. Glossy, dark green leaves develop a deep purple tinge in the winter months. A perfect plant for rock gardens, the front of a bed or border, in planters, massing or drifts, or in shortgrass meadows. Reseeds moderately in zone 5 and is hardy in protected microclimates. Perennial. Xeriscape.

Tips from the pros: Can be marginally hardy. Plant in spring so roots can get fully established by fall. Good drainage essential - does not like soggy winter conditions.

Plant Type	Tender Perennial
Height	2-4 inches
Width	6-10 inches
Flowering Season	Spring to fall
Flower Color	Orange
Sun	Sun, Part Sun
Water Needs	Moderate to xeric
USDA Hardiness Zone	zones 6-9
Soil Type	Clay, Loam, Sandy
Deer Resistant	No
Good for Pollination	Yes
Winter Interest	No
North American Native	No
Year Introduced	2003
Annual Commercial Maintenance	No maintenance
5-10 Year Commercial Maintenance	Follow annual maintenance and allow to go to seed. Thin out any undesireable seedlings.
Elevation Guide	Up to 6200 ft