Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Herbs
Origin
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Hybrid origin, Western Asia
Types
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Durum, Einkorn, Khorasan, Norin 10, Winter Wheat
Habitat
Lower slopes, meadows
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer
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
Water Deeply
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Fertile, Well drained, Well-aerated
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf streak and black chaff, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
Good for skin and hair, Protects from sun damage, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
Antibilious, Antihydrotic, Antipruritic, Antipyretic, Antivinous, Sedative, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Seeds, Stem, Straw
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Biomass for fuel, Used for laundering, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Showy
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
PHLOX nivalis
TRITICUM aestivum
Common Name
Trailing Phlox
Bread Wheat, Common Wheat
In German
Gazania
Brotweizen
In French
Gazania
pain de blé
In Spanish
Gazania
El pan de trigo
In Greek
Gazania
ψωμί ολικής αλέσεως
In Portuguese
Gazania
pão de trigo
In Polish
Gazania
chleb pszenny
In Latin
Gazania
Triticum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Arctotideae
Triticeae
Subfamily
Cichorioideae
Pooideae
Season and Care of Gazania and Bread Wheat
Season and care of Gazania and Bread Wheat is important to know. While considering everything about Gazania and Bread Wheat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gazania season is Spring and Summer and Bread Wheat season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gazania is Loam, Sand and for Bread Wheat is Loam while the PH of soil for Gazania is Acidic and for Bread Wheat is Neutral.
Gazania and Bread Wheat Physical Information
Gazania and Bread Wheat physical information is very important for comparison. Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bread Wheat height is 60.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Gazania and Bread Wheat are as follows:
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
Gazania leaf color: Green
Bread Wheat flower color: Yellow
- Bread Wheat leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Gazania and Bread Wheat
Care of Gazania and Bread Wheat 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 Bread Wheat pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bread Wheat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.