Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Hybrid origin
Types
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Ray
Disk
Habitat
Lower slopes, meadows
disturbed sites, Grassland, riparian zones, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
0-6
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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 Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Average, Rich, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average, Rich, 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
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
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Not Available
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
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
Broken Bones
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Cottage garden, Groundcover
Botanical Name
PHLOX nivalis
TITHONIA 'Fiesta Del Sol'
Common Name
Trailing Phlox
Fiesta del Sol Mexican Sunflower, Mexican Sunflower
In Hindi
Gazania
मैक्सिकन सूरजमुखी
In German
Gazania
mexikanische Sonnenblume
In French
Gazania
Mexican sunflower
In Spanish
Gazania
girasol mexicano
In Greek
Gazania
Μεξικού ηλιέλαιο
In Portuguese
Gazania
girassol mexicano
In Polish
Gazania
meksykański słonecznika
In Latin
Gazania
Mexicanus HELIANTHUS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Applicable
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Arctotideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cichorioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Gazania and Mexican Sunflower
Season and care of Gazania and Mexican Sunflower is important to know. While considering everything about Gazania and Mexican Sunflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gazania season is Spring and Summer and Mexican Sunflower season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gazania is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Sunflower is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gazania is Acidic and for Mexican Sunflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gazania and Mexican Sunflower Physical Information
Gazania and Mexican Sunflower physical information is very important for comparison. Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Mexican Sunflower height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Gazania and Mexican Sunflower are as follows:
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
Gazania leaf color: Green
Mexican Sunflower flower color: Orange Red
- Mexican Sunflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Gazania and Mexican Sunflower
Care of Gazania and Mexican Sunflower 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 Mexican Sunflower 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 Mexican Sunflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.