Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Types
Not Available
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
Lower slopes, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender, Violet
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Do not water the foliage, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antispasmodic
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PHLOX maculata
PHLOX nivalis
Common Name
Meadow Phlox
Trailing Phlox
In Hindi
मैदानी एक प्रकार का पौधा
Gazania
In German
Wiese Phlox
Gazania
In French
Meadow Phlox
Gazania
In Spanish
prado Phlox
Gazania
In Greek
Meadow Phlox
Gazania
In Portuguese
Meadow Phlox
Gazania
In Polish
łąka Phlox
Gazania
In Latin
Phlox meadow
Gazania
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Asterales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Arctotideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cichorioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Meadow Phlox and Gazania
Season and care of Meadow Phlox and Gazania is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Phlox and Gazania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Phlox season is Summer and Gazania season is Summer. The type of soil for Meadow Phlox is Clay, Loam and for Gazania is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gazania is Acidic.
Meadow Phlox and Gazania Physical Information
Meadow Phlox and Gazania physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Phlox height is 60.00 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Phlox and Gazania are as follows:
Meadow Phlox flower color: White, Pink, Lavender and Violet
Meadow Phlox leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
- Gazania leaf color: Green
Care of Meadow Phlox and Gazania
Care of Meadow Phlox and Gazania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gazania pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Meadow Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.