Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Tree
Origin
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lower slopes, meadows
Moist woods, Swamps, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
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
Spreading
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
White, Yellow, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water the foliage, Needs very little water
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Brown Rot, Caterpillars, fungus, Sawfly Larvae, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Drought, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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
Whole plant, Wood
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PHLOX nivalis
CATALPA speciosa
Common Name
Trailing Phlox
Northern Catalpa
In Hindi
Gazania
Northern Catalpa
In German
Gazania
Northern Catalpa
In French
Gazania
Nord Catalpa
In Spanish
Gazania
Catalpa Norte
In Greek
Gazania
Βόρεια Catalpa
In Portuguese
Gazania
Northern Catalpa
In Polish
Gazania
Północnej Catalpa
In Latin
Gazania
Northern Catalpa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Scrophulariales
Family
Asteraceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Arctotideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cichorioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Gazania and Northern Catalpa
Season and care of Gazania and Northern Catalpa is important to know. While considering everything about Gazania and Northern Catalpa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gazania season is Spring and Summer and Northern Catalpa season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gazania is Loam, Sand and for Northern Catalpa is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Gazania is Acidic and for Northern Catalpa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gazania and Northern Catalpa Physical Information
Gazania and Northern Catalpa physical information is very important for comparison. Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Northern Catalpa height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Gazania and Northern Catalpa are as follows:
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
Gazania leaf color: Green
Northern Catalpa flower color: White, Yellow and Purple
- Northern Catalpa leaf color: Light Green
Care of Gazania and Northern Catalpa
Care of Gazania and Northern Catalpa 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 Northern Catalpa 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 Northern Catalpa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.