Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin, North America
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Types
Not Available
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Prairies, Woodlands
Lower slopes, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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, 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
Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Septoria leaf spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Stomach aliments
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata
PHLOX nivalis
Common Name
Garden Phlox, Tall Phlox
Trailing Phlox
In Hindi
Fall Phlox
Gazania
In German
fall phlox
Gazania
In French
Fall Phlox
Gazania
In Spanish
Fall Phlox
Gazania
In Greek
Fall Phlox
Gazania
In Portuguese
Fall Phlox
Gazania
In Polish
Fall Phlox
Gazania
In Latin
Phlox cadent
Gazania
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Asterales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Arctotideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cichorioideae
Season and Care of Fall Phlox and Gazania
Season and care of Fall Phlox and Gazania is important to know. While considering everything about Fall Phlox and Gazania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fall Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Gazania season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Fall Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Gazania is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fall Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gazania is Acidic.
Fall Phlox and Gazania Physical Information
Fall Phlox and Gazania physical information is very important for comparison. Fall Phlox height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Fall Phlox and Gazania are as follows:
Fall Phlox flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Fall Phlox leaf color: Green
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
- Gazania leaf color: Green
Care of Fall Phlox and Gazania
Care of Fall Phlox and Gazania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fall Phlox 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 Fall Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.