| | | Family | Compositae | | Plant Type | | | Zone | USDA: 6a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H2 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 10 - 15 cm (4 - 6 in) | | Spread | 20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 in) | | Light | full sun to partial shade | | Soil Moisture | low to average, well-drained | | Soil Type | clay to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline | | | Description | Gazania krebsiana (tanager gazania) bears bright orange blossoms during mid-spring to mid-fall. This plant has foliage that is deep green in colour. | | Typical Uses | Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, edging and mass planting. | | Special Characteristics | It is worthy to note that Gazania krebsiana tolerates drought. | | |