Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Types
Not available
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Lower slopes, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do not water the foliage, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove dead flowers
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Self-fertile
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Root Pathogen, Stem rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Medicinal Uses
Appetite enhancer, Bloating, Digestion problems, Digestive, Heartburn, Menstrual Cramps, Stomach spasms
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used As Food, Used in flavouring curries, teas
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CARUM carvi
PHLOX nivalis
Common Name
Caraway, meridian fennel, Persian cumin
Trailing Phlox
In Spanish
alcaravea
Gazania
In Portuguese
alcaravia
Gazania
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Arctotideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cichorioideae
Season and Care of Caraway and Gazania
Season and care of Caraway and Gazania is important to know. While considering everything about Caraway and Gazania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Caraway season is Summer and Fall and Gazania season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Caraway is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Gazania is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Caraway is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gazania is Acidic.
Caraway and Gazania Physical Information
Caraway and Gazania physical information is very important for comparison. Caraway height is 50.80 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Caraway and Gazania are as follows:
Caraway flower color: White
Caraway leaf color: Green and Light Green
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
- Gazania leaf color: Green
Care of Caraway and Gazania
Care of Caraway and Gazania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Caraway pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove dead flowers and Gazania pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Caraway needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.