Wedding Treasureflower

Gazania linearis

Easy · Beginner friendly

About Wedding Treasureflower

Narrow-leaved Gazania is a hardier South African perennial treasure flower producing bright yellow-orange daisies above narrow grass-like gray-green foliage. Growing 6 to 10 inches tall in spreading mats, it tolerates colder winters than Gazania rigens (zone 7 vs zone 9) and has naturalized in California and Arizona. 'Colorado Gold' is the iconic Rocky Mountain cold-hardy cultivar.

Drought-tolerant
Cold-hardy
Deer-resistant
Groundcover

WATER

Regular

Top inch dry

LIGHT

Full sun

6+ hrs direct

HARDY

Hardy to 0°F (-18°C)

USDA hardiness zones 7–10

How to care for Wedding Treasureflower

Watering

Springevery 7 days
Summerevery 10 days
Fallevery 14 days
Winterevery 21 days

Soil · Well-draining

Top dressingPine bark mulch10%
Main mixPotting soil + perlite 2:170%
DrainageLECA / gravel20%

Never skip the drainage layer — standing water is the top cause of root rot.

FERTILIZER

Springevery 60 days
Fallevery 60 days

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At a Glance

NativeAfrica
Height0.5–1 ft (0.2–0.3 m)
Spread1–1.5 ft (0.3–0.5 m)
Flower colorYellow, Orange
Foliage colorGreen
SoilSandy, Well-drained
LocationsYard

Bloom time

BLOOM CYCLE

Peak bloom

May–Nov

Bright yellow-orange daisies May to frost

Toxicity

Toxicity unknown

None reported

HumansDogsCats

Unknown

EXPOSURE Unspecified plant material.

EFFECT Toxic effects are not specified.

NOTE Toxicity for humans is not well documented; use caution until verified.

Unknown

EXPOSURE Unspecified plant material.

EFFECT Toxic effects are not specified.

NOTE Toxicity for dogs is not well documented; use caution until verified.

Unknown

EXPOSURE Unspecified plant material.

EFFECT Toxic effects are not specified.

NOTE Toxicity for cats is not well documented; use caution until verified.

Educational information, not medical or veterinary advice. If exposure is suspected, contact a doctor or veterinarian.

DISTRIBUTION

Native
Introduced

Africa

History

Illustrated historical scene for Wedding Treasureflower

Gazania linearis, the strap-leaved gazania, is native to grasslands and rocky slopes of eastern South Africa and Lesotho, including cold mountain habitats that made it hardier than many coastal gazanias. William Aiton named the species in 1789. Its narrow leaves form low evergreen clumps, while yellow to orange daisies with darker banded centers bloom over a long season.

Gardeners in dry western climates adopted it because it tolerates heat, drought, and poor soil, but cold-hardy selections made the real breakthrough. 'Colorado Gold', released through the Plant Select program in 1996, proved that a gazania could survive Rocky Mountain winters with sharp drainage, launching the species as a useful xeric groundcover. The same toughness has caused problems elsewhere: escaped plants have become invasive in parts of South Australia, New Zealand, and highland South America.

Symbolism & meaning

What It Symbolizes

Wedding Treasureflower is mountain gold — a cold-hardy gazania from South African highlands that brings sunshine yellow to elevations and seasons its tender cousins cannot survive. Its resilient sun blooms shrug off light frost and summer heat alike, opening cheerfully whenever the sky brightens. It is the daisy that carries its own sunshine into colder country.

Mountain gold — cold-hardy version for high elevations
Resilient sun — blooms through frost and heat

Where the Name Comes From

'linearis' from Latin means linear or narrow, for the strap-like leaves.

Uses & Fun Facts

Spreading mats cover xeric parking strips and gravel beds
Bright yellow-orange daisies above silver foliage in dry beds

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Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Wedding Treasureflower?

In summer, water about every 10 days; in winter, about every 21 days. Adjust for heat, pot size and drainage.

How much light does Wedding Treasureflower need?

Full sun: 6+ hrs direct. Watch the leaves — scorching or stretching means the light needs adjusting.

Is Wedding Treasureflower toxic to cats or dogs?

Pets Unknown (Dogs Unknown · Cats Unknown) Educational information, not medical or veterinary advice. If exposure is suspected, contact a doctor or veterinarian.

Is Wedding Treasureflower easy to grow?

Yes — it is considered an easy, beginner-friendly plant.

When does Wedding Treasureflower bloom?

It typically blooms May–Nov in the Northern Hemisphere.

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