Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
-
United States, Northwestern United States, California
Types
Rhododendron, Azalea indica, Azalea japonica
Phlox adsurgens, Phlox alyssifolia, Phlox amabilis
Habitat
Forests
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Red
Light Blue, Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Petal blight, Red blotch, Rust, Twig blight, Whiteflies
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'
PHLOX douglasii
Common Name
Evergreen Azalea
Douglas Moss Phlox, Phlox
In Hindi
Azalea
Phlox plant
In German
Azalee
Phlox Pflanze
In French
azalée
plante Phlox
In Spanish
azalea
planta de Phlox
In Greek
αζάλεα
φυτό phlox
In Portuguese
Azalea
planta Phlox
In Polish
azalia
Phlox roślin
In Latin
Azalea
plantae Phlox
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Azalea and Phlox
Season and care of Azalea and Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Azalea and Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Azalea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Azalea is Loam, Sand and for Phlox is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Azalea is Acidic and for Phlox is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Azalea and Phlox Physical Information
Azalea and Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Azalea height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Phlox height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Azalea and Phlox are as follows:
Azalea flower color: Red
Azalea leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Phlox flower color: Light Blue, Pink, Red and White
- Phlox leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Azalea and Phlox
Care of Azalea and Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Azalea 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 Azalea 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.