Karoo Gazania (Gazania Rigida) is a perennial herb in the Asteraceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Gazania rigida is a perennial flowering plant native to South Africa, known for its bright daisy-like flowers with yellow to reddish-orange petals often marked with brown to black patches at the base.

Karoo Gazania

Karoo Gazania

Gazania Rigida

Gazania rigida is a perennial flowering plant native to South Africa, known for its bright daisy-like flowers with yellow to reddish-orange petals often marked with brown to black patches at the base.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
drought-tolerant
Light
Full Sun
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
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Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, gravelly
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, border plant, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Karoo Gazania

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Asteraceae
Genus:Gazania