Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Grass
Origin
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Hybrid origin
Types
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Eulalia bicornuta, Eulalia hirtifolia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lower slopes, meadows
Grassland, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Orange, Orange Red, Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water the foliage, Needs very little water
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pest Free, Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Mold, Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for insects, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Showy Purposes, Used in biomass
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, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PHLOX nivalis
MISCANTHUS 'Purpurascens'
Common Name
Trailing Phlox
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Purple Silvergrass
In German
Gazania
Eulalia
In French
Gazania
Eulalia
In Spanish
Gazania
Eulalia
In Portuguese
Gazania
Eulalia
In Polish
Gazania
Eulalia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Arctotideae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Cichorioideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Gazania and Eulalia
Season and care of Gazania and Eulalia is important to know. While considering everything about Gazania and Eulalia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gazania season is Spring and Summer and Eulalia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gazania is Loam, Sand and for Eulalia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gazania is Acidic and for Eulalia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gazania and Eulalia Physical Information
Gazania and Eulalia physical information is very important for comparison. Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Eulalia height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Gazania and Eulalia are as follows:
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
Gazania leaf color: Green
Eulalia flower color: Orange, Orange Red, Red and Violet
- Eulalia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Gazania and Eulalia
Care of Gazania and Eulalia 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 Eulalia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eulalia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.