Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Western United States, Alaska, California
Types
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Nemophila menziesii var. atomaria, Nemophila menziesii var. integrifolia, Nemophila menziesii var. menziesii
Habitat
Lower slopes, meadows
Chaparral, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
8-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
White, Blue, Light Blue, Sky Blue
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
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water the foliage, Needs very little water
Do not water frequently, Never Over-water
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Not Available
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PHLOX nivalis
NEMOPHILA menziesii
Common Name
Trailing Phlox
Baby Blue Eyes
In Hindi
Gazania
Baby Blue Eyes Plant
In German
Gazania
Baby Blue Eyes Pflanzen
In French
Gazania
bébé yeux bleus usine
In Spanish
Gazania
bebé ojos azules planta
In Greek
Gazania
μωρό μπλε μάτια των φυτών
In Portuguese
Gazania
bebê olhos azuis planta
In Polish
Gazania
dziecko niebieskie oczy roślin
In Latin
Gazania
baby blue eyes plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Not Available
Family
Asteraceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Arctotideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cichorioideae
Hydrophylloideae
Season and Care of Gazania and Baby Blue Eyes Plant
Season and care of Gazania and Baby Blue Eyes Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Gazania and Baby Blue Eyes Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gazania season is Spring and Summer and Baby Blue Eyes Plant season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gazania is Loam, Sand and for Baby Blue Eyes Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gazania is Acidic and for Baby Blue Eyes Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Gazania and Baby Blue Eyes Plant Physical Information
Gazania and Baby Blue Eyes Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Baby Blue Eyes Plant height is 10.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Gazania and Baby Blue Eyes Plant are as follows:
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
Gazania leaf color: Green
Baby Blue Eyes Plant flower color: White, Blue, Light Blue and Sky Blue
- Baby Blue Eyes Plant leaf color: Green
Care of Gazania and Baby Blue Eyes Plant
Care of Gazania and Baby Blue Eyes Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gazania pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Baby Blue Eyes Plant pruning is done Not Available. In summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Baby Blue Eyes Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.