Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Perennial
Origin
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Europe, Russia
Types
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lower slopes, meadows
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-7
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water the foliage, Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
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, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PHLOX nivalis
Primula elatior
Common Name
Trailing Phlox
Oxlip, true oxlip
In German
Gazania
Hohe Schlüsselblume
In French
Gazania
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
In Spanish
Gazania
Primula elatior
In Portuguese
Gazania
Oxlip
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Arctotideae
Onagreae
Subfamily
Cichorioideae
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Gazania and Oxlip
Season and care of Gazania and Oxlip is important to know. While considering everything about Gazania and Oxlip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gazania season is Spring and Summer and Oxlip season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gazania is Loam, Sand and for Oxlip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gazania is Acidic and for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gazania and Oxlip Physical Information
Gazania and Oxlip physical information is very important for comparison. Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Gazania and Oxlip are as follows:
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
Gazania leaf color: Green
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
- Oxlip leaf color: Green
Care of Gazania and Oxlip
Care of Gazania and Oxlip 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 Oxlip 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 Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.