Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Types
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
Lower slopes, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Red
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
PHLOX nivalis
Common Name
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
Trailing Phlox
In Hindi
क्रेप मेहंदी
Gazania
In German
Crapemyrtle
Gazania
In French
Crapemyrtle
Gazania
In Spanish
Crapemyrtle
Gazania
In Greek
Crapemyrtle
Gazania
In Portuguese
Crapemyrtle
Gazania
In Polish
Crapemyrtle
Gazania
In Latin
Crapemyrtle
Gazania
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lythraceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Gazania
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Lagerstroemieae
Arctotideae
Subfamily
Lagerstroemieae
Cichorioideae
Season and Care of Crapemyrtle and Gazania
Season and care of Crapemyrtle and Gazania is important to know. While considering everything about Crapemyrtle and Gazania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gazania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam and for Gazania is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Gazania is Acidic.
Crapemyrtle and Gazania Physical Information
Crapemyrtle and Gazania physical information is very important for comparison. Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Crapemyrtle and Gazania are as follows:
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
- Gazania leaf color: Green
Care of Crapemyrtle and Gazania
Care of Crapemyrtle and Gazania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gazania pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.