Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Southeastern United States
Types
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lower slopes, meadows
Forest edges, Swamps, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
8-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water the foliage, Needs very little water
Not Available
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
PHLOX nivalis
ILEX vomitoria
Common Name
Trailing Phlox
Yaupon, Yaupon holly
In Spanish
Gazania
Yaupon
In Portuguese
Gazania
Yaupon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Celastrales
Family
Asteraceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Arctotideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cichorioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Gazania and Yaupon Holly
Wondering what are the properties of Gazania and Yaupon Holly? We provide you with everything About Gazania and Yaupon Holly. Gazania doesn't have thorns and Yaupon Holly doesn't have thorns. Also Gazania does not have fragrant flowers. Gazania has allergic reactions like Abdominal distension, flushing of face and Tight chest and Yaupon Holly has allergic reactions like Abdominal distension, flushing of face and Tight chest. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Gazania and Yaupon Holly and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gazania and Yaupon Holly
Season and care of Gazania and Yaupon Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Gazania and Yaupon Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gazania season is Spring and Summer and Yaupon Holly season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gazania is Loam, Sand and for Yaupon Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gazania is Acidic and for Yaupon Holly is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gazania and Yaupon Holly Physical Information
Gazania and Yaupon Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Yaupon Holly height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Gazania and Yaupon Holly are as follows:
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
Gazania leaf color: Green
Yaupon Holly flower color: White
- Yaupon Holly leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Gazania and Yaupon Holly
Care of Gazania and Yaupon Holly 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 Yaupon Holly pruning is done 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 Yaupon Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.