Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Australia
Hybrid origin, North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Moist Soils, Moist woods, Roadsides, Sandy areas, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions, Wet lands
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 13, 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
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water excessively
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
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Rabbits
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
along a porch, deck or patio, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Tree trunks
Flowers
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Constructing Boats, Used in Furniture, Wood is used fore making tools
Food for animals, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ACACIA melanoxylon
Phlox paniculata 'Sherbet Cocktail'
Common Name
Australian Blackwood, Blackwood
Hybrid Phlox, Sherbet Cocktail Garden Phlox
In Hindi
काली लकड़ी
Hybrid Phlox
In German
Schwarzes Holz
Hybrid Phlox
In French
Bois noir
Phlox Hybrid
In Spanish
Blackwood
Phlox híbrido
In Greek
Μαυρο ξυλο
υβριδικά Phlox
In Portuguese
Madeira preta
Phlox híbrido
In Polish
Czarne drewno
Hybrydowy Phlox
In Latin
Press
Hybrid Phlox
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Acacieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Blackwood and Hybrid Phlox
Wondering what are the properties of Blackwood and Hybrid Phlox? We provide you with everything About Blackwood and Hybrid Phlox. Blackwood doesn't have thorns and Hybrid Phlox doesn't have thorns. Also Blackwood does not have fragrant flowers. Blackwood has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation, Respiratory problems and Skin irritation and Hybrid Phlox has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation, Respiratory problems and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Blackwood and Hybrid Phlox and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blackwood and Hybrid Phlox
Season and care of Blackwood and Hybrid Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Blackwood and Hybrid Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hybrid Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blackwood is Loam, Sand and for Hybrid Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Blackwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hybrid Phlox is Neutral.
Blackwood and Hybrid Phlox Physical Information
Blackwood and Hybrid Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Blackwood height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Hybrid Phlox height is 65.00 cm and width 55.00 cm. The color specification of Blackwood and Hybrid Phlox are as follows:
Blackwood flower color: Light Yellow
Blackwood leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Hybrid Phlox flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Hybrid Phlox leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Blackwood and Hybrid Phlox
Care of Blackwood and Hybrid Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hybrid Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Blackwood 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.