Trailing Gazania

Gazania Rigens Leucolaena

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Overview

The Trailing Gazania (Gazania rigens 'Leucolaena') is a perennial groundcover that thrives in sunny locations. It showcases vibrant daisy-like flowers, typically in warm hues, and flourishes in well-drained soils. With a spread of up to 2 feet and a modest height of 6-10 inches, it's ideal for adding a splash of color to rock gardens, slopes, or border fronts. Drought-tolerant once established, it's a low-maintenance choice for water-wise landscapes.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, LowZones 8–11

Trailing Gazania (Gazania Rigens Leucolaena) — Drought-tolerant once established, it's a low-maintenance choice for water-wise landscapes

Trailing Gazania (Gazania Rigens Leucolaena) — lance-shaped leaves that are a deep green above with a silvery-white hue beneath

Trailing Gazania (Gazania Rigens Leucolaena) — Blooming mainly during the warmer months

Trailing Gazania (Gazania Rigens Leucolaena) — Drought-tolerant once established, it's a low-maintenance choice for water-wise landscapes

Trailing Gazania (Gazania Rigens Leucolaena) — Trailing Gazania (Gazania rigens 'Leucolaena')

Trailing Gazania (Gazania Rigens Leucolaena) — a vibrant and robust perennial

Trailing Gazania (Gazania Rigens Leucolaena) — offers a stunning display of color in any sunny garden space

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Low
USDA zones: 8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Asteraceae

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Trailing Gazania (Gazania Rigens Leucolaena) — although in milder climates year-round flowering may occur

Trailing Gazania (Gazania Rigens Leucolaena) — lance-shaped leaves that are a deep green above with a silvery-white hue beneath

Trailing Gazania (Gazania Rigens Leucolaena) — Blooming mainly during the warmer months

Trailing Gazania (Gazania Rigens Leucolaena) — Drought-tolerant once established, it's a low-maintenance choice for water-wise landscapes

Trailing Gazania (Gazania Rigens Leucolaena) — Trailing Gazania (Gazania rigens 'Leucolaena')

Trailing Gazania (Gazania Rigens Leucolaena) — a vibrant and robust perennial

Trailing Gazania (Gazania Rigens Leucolaena) — offers a stunning display of color in any sunny garden space

Trailing Gazania (Gazania Rigens Leucolaena) — Renowned for its ground-covering abilities

Trailing Gazania (Gazania Rigens Leucolaena) — this plant typically stretches out to 1-2 feet in width

Trailing Gazania (Gazania Rigens Leucolaena) — with a low-growing habit of about 6-10 inches in height

Trailing Gazania (Gazania Rigens Leucolaena) — Its trailing nature makes it an excellent choice for cascading over retaining walls

Trailing Gazania (Gazania Rigens Leucolaena) — spilling out of containers

Trailing Gazania (Gazania Rigens Leucolaena) — it's ideal for adding a splash of color to rock gardens

Trailing Gazania (Gazania Rigens Leucolaena) — The Trailing Gazania (Gazania rigens 'Leucolaena') is a perennial groundcover that thrives in sunny locations

Trailing Gazania (Gazania Rigens Leucolaena) — It showcases vibrant daisy-like flowers, typically in warm hues, and flourishes in well-drained soils

Trailing Gazania (Gazania Rigens Leucolaena) — With a spread of up to 2 feet and a modest height of 6-10 inches

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