Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Shrub
Origin
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Mexico
Types
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Pink cestrum, Red cestrum, Purple cestrum
Habitat
Lower slopes, meadows
gardens, High elevation, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7
H1, H2, 13, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Magenta, Crimson, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, 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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHLOX nivalis
CESTRUM elegans
Common Name
Trailing Phlox
Crimson cestrum, Elegant poison-berry, Purple cestrum, Red cestrum
In Hindi
Gazania
Butterfly Flower plant
In German
Gazania
Schmetterlings-Blumen- Anlage
In French
Gazania
usine de fleur de papillon
In Spanish
Gazania
planta de la flor de mariposa
In Greek
Gazania
φυτό Πεταλούδα λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Gazania
planta de flor de borboleta
In Polish
Gazania
Motyl Kwiat roślin
In Latin
Gazania
Flos plantae Gloria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Solanales
Family
Asteraceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Arctotideae
Cestreae
Subfamily
Cichorioideae
Browallioideae
Season and Care of Gazania and Butterfly Flower
Season and care of Gazania and Butterfly Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Gazania and Butterfly Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gazania season is Spring and Summer and Butterfly Flower season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gazania is Loam, Sand and for Butterfly Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gazania is Acidic and for Butterfly Flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Gazania and Butterfly Flower Physical Information
Gazania and Butterfly Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Butterfly Flower height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Gazania and Butterfly Flower are as follows:
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
Gazania leaf color: Green
Butterfly Flower flower color: Magenta, Crimson and Violet
- Butterfly Flower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Gazania and Butterfly Flower
Care of Gazania and Butterfly Flower 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 Butterfly Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Butterfly Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.