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Genus: Gazania Species: ringens Common Name: Treasure Flower Family: Asteraceae Order: Asterales Native: South Africa Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 0.5 to 1 foot Width: 0.5 to 1 foot Flowering Season: Summer to Fall Flower Color: Yellow or orange ray flowers and orange-brown disk flowers Propagation: Seed, division or stem cutting Zone: 9-11 Note: This tender perennial is grown as an annual in beds, borders or containers. Removal of spent flowers to enhances the quality of Treasure Flower appearance.Be careful not to over-water this plant, since this may result in root or stem rot. Prefers sunny, moderately dry, well-drained, ordinary garden soil.