Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Ornamental Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Kochia Indica, Neokochia californica
Habitat
Lower slopes, meadows
gardens, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-11
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Burgundy, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Fall
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
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water the foliage, Needs very little water
occasional watering once established, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Moderate
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loamy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mosquito
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Eye irritation, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
Diabetes, Hypotensive, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Cattle Fodder, Sauces, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Groundcover
Botanical Name
PHLOX nivalis
BASSIA scoparia
Common Name
Trailing Phlox
Burningbush, Kochia
In Hindi
Gazania
Bassia scoparia
In German
Gazania
Besen-Radmelde
In French
Gazania
Bassia scoparia
In Spanish
Gazania
Kochia scoparia
In Greek
Gazania
Bassia scoparia
In Portuguese
Gazania
Bassia scoparia
In Polish
Gazania
Mietelnik żakula
In Latin
Gazania
Bassia scoparia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
Family
Asteraceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Arctotideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cichorioideae
Camphorosmoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Gazania and Kochia
Season and care of Gazania and Kochia is important to know. While considering everything about Gazania and Kochia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gazania season is Spring and Summer and Kochia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gazania is Loam, Sand and for Kochia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gazania is Acidic and for Kochia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gazania and Kochia Physical Information
Gazania and Kochia physical information is very important for comparison. Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Kochia height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Gazania and Kochia are as follows:
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
Gazania leaf color: Green
Kochia flower color: Not Available
- Kochia leaf color: Light Green
Care of Gazania and Kochia
Care of Gazania and Kochia 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 Kochia pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove dead branches. In summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kochia needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.