Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
North America, United States, Southwestern United States, California, Mexico
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Types
Lebombo ironwood, Giant ironwood
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
Lower slopes, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Shape
Small oblong
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Carvings, Knife handles
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
OLNEYA tesota
PHLOX nivalis
Common Name
Ironwood
Trailing Phlox
In Hindi
रेगिस्तान आइरनवुड
Gazania
In German
Wüsteneisenholz
Gazania
In French
désert Ironwood
Gazania
In Spanish
Ironwood desierto
Gazania
In Greek
Ironwood έρημο
Gazania
In Portuguese
deserto Ironwood
Gazania
In Polish
pustynia Ironwood
Gazania
In Latin
desert ironwood
Gazania
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Robinieae
Arctotideae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Cichorioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Ironwood and Gazania
Season and care of Desert Ironwood and Gazania is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Ironwood and Gazania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Ironwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gazania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Ironwood is Loam, Sand and for Gazania is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Ironwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gazania is Acidic.
Desert Ironwood and Gazania Physical Information
Desert Ironwood and Gazania physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Ironwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Ironwood and Gazania are as follows:
Desert Ironwood flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Desert Ironwood leaf color: Gray Green
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
- Gazania leaf color: Green
Care of Desert Ironwood and Gazania
Care of Desert Ironwood and Gazania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Ironwood 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 Desert Ironwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.