Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Cherry Stuffer, Sweet Cherry, Hot Cherry
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Habitat
Temperate Regions
Rocky areas, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White
White, Blue, Purple, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs more water during establishment, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune in summer
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Borers, Red blotch, Stink bugs, Worms
Caterpillars, Crown rot, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust, Southern blight, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vitamin A, Vitamin C
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Cutflower, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Pick'
Phlox subulata
Common Name
Cherry Pepper, Cherry Pick Pepper
Creeping Phlox
In Hindi
चेरी मिर्च
जीव एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Kirsche Pfeffer
kriechend Phlox
In French
cerise Pepper
phlox rampant
In Spanish
cereza de la pimienta
rastrero phlox
In Greek
Cherry πιπέρι
υφέρπουσα phlox
In Portuguese
cereja pimenta
rastejar phlox
In Polish
Cherry Pieprz
pełzanie floks
In Latin
Cherry Pepper
Phlox serpentium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Solanales
Family
Solanaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Cherry Pepper and Creeping Phlox
Season and care of Cherry Pepper and Creeping Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Pepper and Creeping Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Creeping Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Pepper is Loam and for Creeping Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Cherry Pepper is Neutral and for Creeping Phlox is Acidic, Neutral.
Cherry Pepper and Creeping Phlox Physical Information
Cherry Pepper and Creeping Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Pepper height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Creeping Phlox height is 10.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cherry Pepper and Creeping Phlox are as follows:
Cherry Pepper flower color: White
Cherry Pepper leaf color: Sea Green
Creeping Phlox flower color: White, Blue, Purple and Pink
- Creeping Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Cherry Pepper and Creeping Phlox
Care of Cherry Pepper and Creeping Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Creeping Phlox pruning is done Prune after flowering and Prune in summer. In summer Cherry Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Creeping Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.