Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Vines
Origin
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
Types
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lower slopes, meadows
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-8
AHS Heat Zone
8-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purplish Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Late Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water the foliage, Needs very little water
Needs less watering
In Summer
Moderate
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in late summer or fall
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Vine, Wall
Botanical Name
PHLOX nivalis
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Common Name
Trailing Phlox
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
In Hindi
Gazania
वर्जीनिया लता
In German
Gazania
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
Gazania
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
In Spanish
Gazania
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
In Greek
Gazania
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
In Portuguese
Gazania
Virginia Creeper
In Polish
Gazania
winobluszcz
In Latin
Gazania
Virginia creeper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Rhamnales
Family
Asteraceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Gazania
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Arctotideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cichorioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Gazania and Virginia Creeper
Season and care of Gazania and Virginia Creeper is important to know. While considering everything about Gazania and Virginia Creeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gazania season is Spring and Summer and Virginia Creeper season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gazania is Loam, Sand and for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Gazania is Acidic and for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Gazania and Virginia Creeper Physical Information
Gazania and Virginia Creeper physical information is very important for comparison. Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm. The color specification of Gazania and Virginia Creeper are as follows:
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
Gazania leaf color: Green
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
- Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Care of Gazania and Virginia Creeper
Care of Gazania and Virginia Creeper 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 Virginia Creeper pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune in late summer or fall. In summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water.