Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
South Africa
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Gerbera Ambigua, Gerbera Linnaei, Barberton Daisy
Virginia water horehound
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, rocky banks of streams, Sandy areas
Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Orange, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Oval
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Spores
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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 in flowering season, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, breathing problems, Nausea, Pollen
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Gout, Ulcers
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GERBERA jamesonii
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Barberton Daisy, Gerbera Daisy, Transvaal Daisy
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
Gerbera
Broomsedge grass
In German
Gerbera
broomsedge Gras
In French
Gerbera
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
Gerbera
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
Gerbera
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Gerbera
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
Gerbera
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
Gerbera
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Cyperales
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Astereae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Mutisioideae, Not Available
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Gerbera Daisy and Broomsedge
Season and care of Gerbera Daisy and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Gerbera Daisy and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gerbera Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broomsedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Gerbera Daisy is Loam, Sand and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gerbera Daisy is Neutral and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gerbera Daisy and Broomsedge Physical Information
Gerbera Daisy and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Gerbera Daisy height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Gerbera Daisy and Broomsedge are as follows:
Gerbera Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose and Salmon
Gerbera Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
- Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Care of Gerbera Daisy and Broomsedge
Care of Gerbera Daisy and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gerbera Daisy pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gerbera Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.