Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America, South America
North America
Types
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
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Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Prairies, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 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
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Septoria leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Bees
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Diabetes, Fiber, High blood pressure, Immunity, Manganese, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Diarrhea, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Quantum'
PHLOX paniculata
Common Name
Butternut Squash
Garden Phlox, Tall Phlox
In Hindi
Butternut Squash Plant
Fall Phlox
In German
Butternut Squash-Anlage
fall phlox
In French
Courge musquée Plante
Fall Phlox
In Spanish
Planta de la calabaza de Butternut
Fall Phlox
In Greek
Κολοκύθια Φυτών
Fall Phlox
In Portuguese
Butternut Squash planta
Fall Phlox
In Polish
Piżmowa roślin
Fall Phlox
In Latin
Planta butternut cucurbitae
Phlox cadent
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
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Season and Care of Butternut Squash and Fall Phlox
Season and care of Butternut Squash and Fall Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Butternut Squash and Fall Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butternut Squash season is Summer and Fall and Fall Phlox season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Butternut Squash is Loam and for Fall Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Butternut Squash is Neutral and for Fall Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Butternut Squash and Fall Phlox Physical Information
Butternut Squash and Fall Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Butternut Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Fall Phlox height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Butternut Squash and Fall Phlox are as follows:
Butternut Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
Butternut Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Fall Phlox flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Fall Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Butternut Squash and Fall Phlox
Care of Butternut Squash and Fall Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Butternut Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Fall Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Butternut Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fall Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.