Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Grass
Origin
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lower slopes, meadows
Open Plains, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, 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
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
No pruning needed
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, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
Cuts
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PHLOX nivalis
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
Common Name
Trailing Phlox
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
In Hindi
Gazania
Blue Grama Grass
In German
Gazania
Blau Grama Grass
In French
Gazania
Boutelou gracieux
In Spanish
Gazania
Azul Grama Grass
In Greek
Gazania
Μπλε Grama Grass
In Portuguese
Gazania
Azul Grama Grama
In Polish
Gazania
Niebieski Grama Trawa
In Latin
Gazania
Blue Grama Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Asterales
Cyperales
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Arctotideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cichorioideae
Not Available
Properties of Gazania and Blue Grama Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Gazania and Blue Grama Grass? We provide you with everything About Gazania and Blue Grama Grass. Gazania doesn't have thorns and Blue Grama Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Gazania does not have fragrant flowers. Gazania has allergic reactions like Abdominal distension, flushing of face and Tight chest and Blue Grama Grass has allergic reactions like Abdominal distension, flushing of face and Tight chest. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Gazania and Blue Grama Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gazania and Blue Grama Grass
Season and care of Gazania and Blue Grama Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Gazania and Blue Grama Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gazania season is Spring and Summer and Blue Grama Grass season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gazania is Loam, Sand and for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gazania is Acidic and for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Gazania and Blue Grama Grass Physical Information
Gazania and Blue Grama Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Gazania and Blue Grama Grass are as follows:
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
Gazania leaf color: Green
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
- Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Gazania and Blue Grama Grass
Care of Gazania and Blue Grama Grass 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 Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Grama Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.