Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, United Kingdom, Asia
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Types
Not available
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Shaded sites, Woodlands
Lower slopes, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Mat-forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Shade areas
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water in the early morning hours
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 Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Root rot, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Depression
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Medicinal Uses
Digestive, Eye Problems, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Cleanser
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
OXALIS acetosella
PHLOX nivalis
Common Name
wood sorrel, common wood sorrel
Trailing Phlox
In Hindi
Wood Sorrel
Gazania
In German
Sauerklee
Gazania
In French
bois Sorrel
Gazania
In Spanish
alazán de madera
Gazania
In Greek
ξύλο Sorrel
Gazania
In Portuguese
Sorrel de madeira
Gazania
In Polish
Drewno szczaw
Gazania
In Latin
Rumex ligno
Gazania
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Asterales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Arctotideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cichorioideae
Season and Care of Wood Sorrel and Gazania
Season and care of Wood Sorrel and Gazania is important to know. While considering everything about Wood Sorrel and Gazania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wood Sorrel season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Gazania season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wood Sorrel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Gazania is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wood Sorrel is Neutral and for Gazania is Acidic.
Wood Sorrel and Gazania Physical Information
Wood Sorrel and Gazania physical information is very important for comparison. Wood Sorrel height is 5.10 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Wood Sorrel and Gazania are as follows:
Wood Sorrel flower color: White and Light Pink
Wood Sorrel leaf color: Light Green
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
- Gazania leaf color: Green
Care of Wood Sorrel and Gazania
Care of Wood Sorrel and Gazania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wood Sorrel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Wood Sorrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.