Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Hybrid origin, North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Rabbits
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Food for animals, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MANFREDA virginica
Phlox paniculata 'Sherbet Cocktail'
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
Hybrid Phlox, Sherbet Cocktail Garden Phlox
In Hindi
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
Hybrid Phlox
In German
amerikanischen Aloe
Hybrid Phlox
In French
américaine Aloe
Phlox Hybrid
In Spanish
Americana Aloe
Phlox híbrido
In Greek
Αμερικανός Αλόη
υβριδικά Phlox
In Portuguese
americano Aloe
Phlox híbrido
In Polish
Amerykański Aloe
Hybrydowy Phlox
In Latin
American Aloe
Hybrid Phlox
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Ericales
Family
Agavaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of American Aloe and Hybrid Phlox
Season and care of American Aloe and Hybrid Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about American Aloe and Hybrid Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Aloe season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hybrid Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Aloe is Loam, Sand and for Hybrid Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline and for Hybrid Phlox is Neutral.
American Aloe and Hybrid Phlox Physical Information
American Aloe and Hybrid Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Hybrid Phlox height is 65.00 cm and width 55.00 cm. The color specification of American Aloe and Hybrid Phlox are as follows:
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
American Aloe leaf color: Green
Hybrid Phlox flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Hybrid Phlox leaf color: Dark Green
Care of American Aloe and Hybrid Phlox
Care of American Aloe and Hybrid Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hybrid Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer American Aloe 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.