Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Perennial
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata
Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Oral Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Aging, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
Garden Phlox
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
फ्लॉक्स
In French
Piper nigrum
Phlox
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
Phlox
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
Phlox
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
Phlox
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
Phlox
In Latin
nigrum piperis
Phlox
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Piperales
Solanales
Family
Piperaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black pepper and Garden Phlox
Season and care of Black pepper and Garden Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Garden Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Garden Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black pepper and Garden Phlox Physical Information
Black pepper and Garden Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Garden Phlox are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
- Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Black pepper and Garden Phlox
Care of Black pepper and Garden Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black pepper pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves and Garden Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Garden Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.