Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
North America, Canada, Mexico, China
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Types
Not available
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Lower slopes, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Orange, Purple
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Light brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Steel Blue
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Steel Blue
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rust, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Scratches
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Biodegradable plastics production, Soil conservation
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used to feed livestock
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PANICUM virgatum 'Dallas Blues'
PHLOX nivalis
Common Name
Dallas Blues Switchgrass, Switchgrass
Trailing Phlox
In Hindi
Dallas Blues Grass
Gazania
In German
Dallas Blues Grass
Gazania
In French
Dallas Blues Grass
Gazania
In Spanish
Dallas azules Hierba
Gazania
In Greek
Dallas Blues Grass
Gazania
In Portuguese
Dallas azuis da grama
Gazania
In Polish
Dallas Blues Grass
Gazania
In Latin
Dallas Blues Grass
Gazania
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Arctotideae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Cichorioideae
Season and Care of Dallas Blues Grass and Gazania
Season and care of Dallas Blues Grass and Gazania is important to know. While considering everything about Dallas Blues Grass and Gazania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dallas Blues Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gazania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dallas Blues Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Gazania is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dallas Blues Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gazania is Acidic.
Dallas Blues Grass and Gazania Physical Information
Dallas Blues Grass and Gazania physical information is very important for comparison. Dallas Blues Grass height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Dallas Blues Grass and Gazania are as follows:
Dallas Blues Grass flower color: Orange and Purple
Dallas Blues Grass leaf color: Blue Green and Steel Blue
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
- Gazania leaf color: Green
Care of Dallas Blues Grass and Gazania
Care of Dallas Blues Grass and Gazania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dallas Blues Grass pruning is done 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 Dallas Blues Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.