Water Wise Plants

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Gazania

Groundcover

6 in. tall and 12 in. wide

Low: water every three weeks until the root ball is wet

Full sun

Yellow, orange, white, and pink

Gazanias are colorful, easy to grow, low water plants. Gazanias do better with only occasional water because they can become leggy if given regular water. Cultivars with silver foliage blend particularly well with other Mediterranean plants. Tired blooms can be deadheaded although it is not necessary. If a clump of plants becomes too crowded or too large, divide the plant during the cool season.

PADG notes: Gazanias have been planted along the edges of the Demonstration Garden to help tie together different beds.