Life Span
Annual
  
Annual
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
  
South America
  
Types
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
  
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
  
Habitat
Lower slopes, meadows
  
Warmer regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-5
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Spreading
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
  
Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Tan, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Spring
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
  
Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not water the foliage, Needs very little water
  
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
  
In Summer
Moderate
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
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
  
No pruning needed
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
  
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Sun
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Not Available
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Not Available
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Flying insects, Insects
  
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
  
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
  
Good for skin, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
  
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Seeds
  
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
  
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
  
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
PHLOX nivalis
  
ARACHIS hypogaea
  
Common Name
Trailing Phlox
  
Peanut
  
In Hindi
Gazania
  
मूंगफली
  
In German
Gazania
  
Erdnuss
  
In French
Gazania
  
Cacahuète
  
In Spanish
Gazania
  
Maní
  
In Greek
Gazania
  
Αράπικο φιστίκι
  
In Portuguese
Gazania
  
Amendoim
  
In Polish
Gazania
  
Arachid
  
In Latin
Gazania
  
Peanut
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asterales
  
Fabales
  
Family
Asteraceae
  
Fabaceae
  
Genus
Gazania
  
Arachis
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Arctotideae
  
Dalbergieae
  
Subfamily
Cichorioideae
  
Faboideae
  
Season and Care of Gazania and Peanut
Season and care of Gazania and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Gazania and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gazania season is Spring and Summer and Peanut season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gazania is Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Gazania is Acidic and for Peanut is Acidic.
Gazania and Peanut Physical Information
Gazania and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Gazania and Peanut are as follows:
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
Gazania leaf color: Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Gazania and Peanut
Care of Gazania and Peanut 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 Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.