Gazania

Edward F. Gilman, Teresa Howe, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen

This document provides an overview of Gazania, a perennial plant often grown as an annual, known for its bright, daisy-like flowers in yellow, orange, or red. Gazania thrives in full sun and dry conditions, making it suitable for rock gardens and erosion control. The plant grows 6 to 12 inches tall with blueish foliage and requires well-drained soil to prevent disease. It is highly drought-tolerant and has minimal pest issues. Gazania is not native to North America and is somewhat available, though it may require sourcing from outside the region. The document details its planting months, growth habits, and care requirements, emphasizing its ornamental value and resilience in various soil types.

Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen

This document provides an overview of the Gazania x Harlequin Hybrids, a perennial plant often grown as an annual. It highlights the plant’s characteristics, including its bright yellow, orange, or red daisy-like flowers, and its suitability for rock gardens and hot, dry areas. The document details the plant’s growth requirements, such as full sun and well-drained soil, and its high drought tolerance. Additionally, it discusses the plant’s uses, planting zones, and potential for erosion control, while noting its moderate growth rate and pest resistance. Original publication date October 1999.

Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen

This document provides a concise summary of the ‘Prostrata’ or trailing gardenia, a dwarf cultivar of Gardenia jasminoides. It outlines the plant’s growth habit as a ground cover, its height and spread, and its ornamental features, including leaf and flower descriptions. The text discusses the plant’s environmental preferences, such as soil and light requirements, and notes its moderate drought tolerance. It also mentions the susceptibility to pests and methods of propagation, emphasizing the trailing gardenia’s versatility in various landscape applications. The abstract is designed for presentation on a journal website, offering a snapshot of the plant’s characteristics and cultivation information. Original publication date October 1999.