Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Slopes
Forests, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H2
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Dark Red, Dark Salmon
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune in summer
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Crown rot, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust, Southern blight, Yellow Leaves
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Bleeding, hemorrhoids, Used as a sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Phlox subulata
SARACA indica
Common Name
Creeping Phlox
Ashoka Tree, Sorrowless Tree
In Hindi
जीव एक प्रकार का पौधा
Saraca इंडिका
In German
kriechend Phlox
SARACA indica
In French
phlox rampant
Saraca indica
In Spanish
rastrero phlox
indica Saraca
In Greek
υφέρπουσα phlox
Saraca indica
In Portuguese
rastejar phlox
Saraca indica
In Polish
pełzanie floks
Saraca indica
In Latin
Phlox serpentium
Saraca indica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Detarieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Creeping Phlox and Ashoka
Season and care of Creeping Phlox and Ashoka is important to know. While considering everything about Creeping Phlox and Ashoka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Creeping Phlox season is Spring and Ashoka season is Spring. The type of soil for Creeping Phlox is Loam and for Ashoka is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Creeping Phlox is Acidic, Neutral and for Ashoka is Acidic, Neutral.
Creeping Phlox and Ashoka Physical Information
Creeping Phlox and Ashoka physical information is very important for comparison. Creeping Phlox height is 10.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Ashoka height is 850.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Creeping Phlox and Ashoka are as follows:
Creeping Phlox flower color: White, Blue, Purple and Pink
Creeping Phlox leaf color: Green
Ashoka flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Crimson
- Ashoka leaf color: Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Creeping Phlox and Ashoka
Care of Creeping Phlox and Ashoka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Creeping Phlox pruning is done Prune after flowering and Prune in summer and Ashoka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Creeping Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ashoka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.