Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
United States
Types
Red chokeberry, Purple chokeberry
Not Available
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Boggy areas, Cliffs, Fens, Swamps, Terrestrial, Wet lands, Woodlands
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Lavender, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purplish-black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Cold
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Pectin
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ARONIA melanocarpa
Phlox bifida
Common Name
Black Chokeberry
Phlox bifida, Phlox
In Hindi
Black Chokeberry Shrub
Phlox bifida
In German
Schwarz Aronia Strauch
Phlox bifida
In French
Noir Chokeberry Arbuste
Phlox bifida
In Spanish
Chokeberry negro Arbusto
Phlox bifida
In Greek
Μαύρο Chokeberry θάμνων
Phlox bifida
In Portuguese
Chokeberry preto Arbusto
Phlox bifida
In Polish
Krzew aronii
Phlox bifida
In Latin
Lichen Frutex
Phlox bifida
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Polemonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Chokeberry and Phlox bifida
Season and care of Black Chokeberry and Phlox bifida is important to know. While considering everything about Black Chokeberry and Phlox bifida Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Chokeberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Phlox bifida season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Chokeberry is Clay, Loam and for Phlox bifida is Loam while the PH of soil for Black Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Phlox bifida is Neutral.
Black Chokeberry and Phlox bifida Physical Information
Black Chokeberry and Phlox bifida physical information is very important for comparison. Black Chokeberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Phlox bifida height is 25.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Black Chokeberry and Phlox bifida are as follows:
Black Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
Black Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Phlox bifida flower color: Lavender and White
- Phlox bifida leaf color: Green
Care of Black Chokeberry and Phlox bifida
Care of Black Chokeberry and Phlox bifida include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Chokeberry pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution and Phlox bifida pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Black Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Phlox bifida needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.