Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical forests
Rocky areas, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H2
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Crimson
White, Blue, Purple, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Salmon
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Pink, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Needs more water during establishment, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune in summer
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Crown rot, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust, Southern blight, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bleeding, hemorrhoids, Used as a sedative
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Cutflower, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SARACA indica
Phlox subulata
Common Name
Ashoka Tree, Sorrowless Tree
Creeping Phlox
In Hindi
Saraca इंडिका
जीव एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
SARACA indica
kriechend Phlox
In French
Saraca indica
phlox rampant
In Spanish
indica Saraca
rastrero phlox
In Greek
Saraca indica
υφέρπουσα phlox
In Portuguese
Saraca indica
rastejar phlox
In Polish
Saraca indica
pełzanie floks
In Latin
Saraca indica
Phlox serpentium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Detarieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Ashoka and Creeping Phlox
Season and care of Ashoka and Creeping Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Ashoka and Creeping Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ashoka season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Creeping Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ashoka is Loam, Sand and for Creeping Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Ashoka is Acidic, Neutral and for Creeping Phlox is Acidic, Neutral.
Ashoka and Creeping Phlox Physical Information
Ashoka and Creeping Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Ashoka height is 850.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Creeping Phlox height is 10.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Ashoka and Creeping Phlox are as follows:
Ashoka flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Crimson
Ashoka leaf color: Green, Pink and Copper
Creeping Phlox flower color: White, Blue, Purple and Pink
- Creeping Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Ashoka and Creeping Phlox
Care of Ashoka and Creeping Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ashoka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Creeping Phlox pruning is done Prune after flowering and Prune in summer. In summer Ashoka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Creeping Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.