Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Southeastern Asia
Types
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lower slopes, meadows
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
2-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Lavender
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
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water the foliage, Needs very little water
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Disease free, Fungal Diseases, Fungal leaf spots, fungus, Pest Free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Drought, Moisture, Pests and diseases, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders
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
Not Available
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Cottage garden, Edging, Flower borders
Botanical Name
PHLOX nivalis
TORENIA fournieri
Common Name
Trailing Phlox
Bluewings, Florida Pansy, Wishbone Flower
In Hindi
Gazania
Bluewings
In German
Gazania
Bluewings
In French
Gazania
Bluewings
In Spanish
Gazania
Bluewings
In Greek
Gazania
Bluewings
In Portuguese
Gazania
Bluewings
In Polish
Gazania
Bluewings
In Latin
Gazania
Bluewings
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Linderniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Arctotideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cichorioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Gazania and Wishbone Flower
Season and care of Gazania and Wishbone Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Gazania and Wishbone Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gazania season is Spring and Summer and Wishbone Flower season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gazania is Loam, Sand and for Wishbone Flower is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gazania is Acidic and for Wishbone Flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Gazania and Wishbone Flower Physical Information
Gazania and Wishbone Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Wishbone Flower height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Gazania and Wishbone Flower are as follows:
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
Gazania leaf color: Green
Wishbone Flower flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue and Lavender
- Wishbone Flower leaf color: Green
Care of Gazania and Wishbone Flower
Care of Gazania and Wishbone Flower 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 Wishbone Flower pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Wishbone Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.