Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants
Origin
China
Hybrid origin, North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water every two or three days during warmer months, Water twice a day in the initial period
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Rabbits
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
along a porch, deck or patio, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Food for animals, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
Phlox paniculata 'Sherbet Cocktail'
Common Name
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
Hybrid Phlox, Sherbet Cocktail Garden Phlox
In Hindi
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
Hybrid Phlox
In German
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Hybrid Phlox
In French
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Phlox Hybrid
In Spanish
Alphonse Karr Bambú
Phlox híbrido
In Greek
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
υβριδικά Phlox
In Portuguese
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Phlox híbrido
In Polish
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Hybrydowy Phlox
In Latin
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Hybrid Phlox
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Bambuseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Hybrid Phlox
Season and care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Hybrid Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Hybrid Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hybrid Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Hybrid Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hybrid Phlox is Neutral.
Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Hybrid Phlox Physical Information
Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Hybrid Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Hybrid Phlox height is 65.00 cm and width 55.00 cm. The color specification of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Hybrid Phlox are as follows:
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Hybrid Phlox flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Hybrid Phlox leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Hybrid Phlox
Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Hybrid Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hybrid Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Alphonse Karr Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hybrid Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.