Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
United States, Northwestern United States, California
Types
-
Phlox adsurgens, Phlox alyssifolia, Phlox amabilis
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
5-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Lavender
Light Blue, Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Burgundy
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Burgundy
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
-
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ERICA carnea
PHLOX douglasii
Common Name
Winter heath
Douglas Moss Phlox, Phlox
In Hindi
अल्पाइन हीथ
Phlox plant
In German
Alpine Heath
Phlox Pflanze
In French
Alpine Heath
plante Phlox
In Spanish
Alpine Heath
planta de Phlox
In Greek
Alpine Heath
φυτό phlox
In Portuguese
Alpine Heath
planta Phlox
In Polish
Alpine Heath
Phlox roślin
In Latin
Alpini Heath
plantae Phlox
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Alpine Heath and Phlox
Season and care of Alpine Heath and Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Alpine Heath and Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alpine Heath season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Phlox season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alpine Heath is Loam, Sand and for Phlox is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alpine Heath is Acidic, Neutral and for Phlox is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Alpine Heath and Phlox Physical Information
Alpine Heath and Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Alpine Heath height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Phlox height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Alpine Heath and Phlox are as follows:
Alpine Heath flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose and Lavender
Alpine Heath leaf color: Green
Phlox flower color: Light Blue, Pink, Red and White
- Phlox leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Alpine Heath and Phlox
Care of Alpine Heath and Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alpine Heath pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Alpine Heath needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.