Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Types
Cotinus Coggygria, American Smoketree
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Lower slopes, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Burgundy, Plum
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Burgundy, Plum
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 20-30-20 amount, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Dermatitis
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Stops hair loss
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Medicinal Uses
Cholagogue, Febrifuge, Ophthalmic
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used for making yellow to orange dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
COTINUS 'Grace'
PHLOX nivalis
Common Name
Grace Smoketree, Smokebush, Smoketree
Trailing Phlox
In Hindi
Smokebush
Gazania
In German
Smokebush
Gazania
In French
Smokebush
Gazania
In Spanish
Smokebush
Gazania
In Greek
Smokebush
Gazania
In Portuguese
Smokebush
Gazania
In Polish
Smokebush
Gazania
In Latin
Smokebush
Gazania
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asterales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Cichorioideae
Season and Care of Smokebush and Gazania
Season and care of Smokebush and Gazania is important to know. While considering everything about Smokebush and Gazania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Smokebush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Gazania season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Smokebush is Clay, Loam and for Gazania is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Smokebush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gazania is Acidic.
Smokebush and Gazania Physical Information
Smokebush and Gazania physical information is very important for comparison. Smokebush height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Smokebush and Gazania are as follows:
Smokebush flower color: Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Smokebush leaf color: Green, Burgundy and Plum
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
- Gazania leaf color: Green
Care of Smokebush and Gazania
Care of Smokebush and Gazania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Smokebush 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 Smokebush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.