Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Types
Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
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
Pink, Violet
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
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
Oblong
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?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Do not water the foliage, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Adequately
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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antispasmodic
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
PHLOX nivalis
Common Name
Garden Phlox
Trailing Phlox
In Portuguese
Phlox
Gazania
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Asterales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Arctotideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cichorioideae
Season and Care of Garden Phlox and Gazania
Season and care of Garden Phlox and Gazania is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Phlox and Gazania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Gazania season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Gazania is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gazania is Acidic.
Garden Phlox and Gazania Physical Information
Garden Phlox and Gazania physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Garden Phlox and Gazania are as follows:
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
- Gazania leaf color: Green
Care of Garden Phlox and Gazania
Care of Garden Phlox and Gazania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden 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 Garden 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.