Colorado Gold® Treasure Flower
Gazania linearis 'Colorado Gold'
SKU
04859
Bright daisy-like blooms with deep russet center flecks dance just above compact mounds of glossy green leaves with silvery undersides. Tough, durable, and drought tolerant when established. Makes an easy-to-grow ground or slope cover. Perfect for rock gardens or at the front of a border. Evergreen in mild winter areas.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | gay-ZAY-nee-uh lin-AIR-iss |
|---|---|
| Lore | Plant Select® is a collaboration of Colorado State University, Denver Botanic Gardens, and the green industry, helping gardeners and horticultural professionals transform America's landscapes. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Fast growing; reaches 3 to 6 in. tall, spreading to 12 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring through Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Rustic, Xeric |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Poolside, Rock Garden, Hillside, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Ice Plant (Delosperma); Blue Fescue (Festuca); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Coneflower (Echinacea); Salvia (Salvia) |
Adapts to a variety of soil types with moderate to low moisture and excellent drainage; does not tolerate soggy, poorly drained soils. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Remove spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-10
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