Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Types
Not Available
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
Lower slopes, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
creamy white
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Unknown
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Twigs
Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
PHLOX nivalis
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
Trailing Phlox
In Hindi
desert broom
Gazania
In German
Wüste Besen
Gazania
In French
desert broom
Gazania
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
Gazania
In Greek
desert broom
Gazania
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
Gazania
In Polish
desert broom
Gazania
In Latin
desert broom
Gazania
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Astereae
Arctotideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cichorioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Broom and Gazania
Season and care of Desert Broom and Gazania is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and Gazania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gazania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Gazania is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gazania is Acidic.
Desert Broom and Gazania Physical Information
Desert Broom and Gazania physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and Gazania are as follows:
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
- Gazania leaf color: Green
Care of Desert Broom and Gazania
Care of Desert Broom and Gazania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.