Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
North America, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Southwestern United States, California, Canada, Mexico
Types
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Abies concolor concolor, Abies concolor lowiana
Habitat
Lower slopes, meadows
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-7
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
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, Partial shade
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
Ammonium Nitrate, Inorganic, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bark beetles, Needle rust, spruce budworm
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Agroforestry, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used as a dye, Used for its medicinal properties, 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
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PHLOX nivalis
ABIES concolor
Common Name
Trailing Phlox
white fir, Colorado white fir
In Hindi
Gazania
White Fir
In German
Gazania
White Fir
In French
Gazania
White Fir
In Spanish
Gazania
White Fir
In Greek
Gazania
White Fir
In Portuguese
Gazania
White Fir
In Latin
Gazania
abies alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Arctotideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cichorioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Gazania and White Fir
Season and care of Gazania and White Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Gazania and White Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gazania season is Spring and Summer and White Fir season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gazania is Loam, Sand and for White Fir is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gazania is Acidic and for White Fir is Acidic, Neutral.
Gazania and White Fir Physical Information
Gazania and White Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas White Fir height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Gazania and White Fir are as follows:
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
Gazania leaf color: Green
White Fir flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- White Fir leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Gazania and White Fir
Care of Gazania and White Fir 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 White Fir pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.