Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
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Types
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Rubus leucodermis, Rubus occidentalis, Rubus coreanus
Habitat
Rocky areas, Slopes
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
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Habit
Mat-forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Requires regular watering
Medium
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
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune in summer
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
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
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
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cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Swollen Lips, Tingly mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
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anti-cancer, Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Phlox subulata
RUBUS 'Jewel'
Common Name
Creeping Phlox
Black Raspberry
In Hindi
जीव एक प्रकार का पौधा
Black Raspberry Tree
In German
kriechend Phlox
Schwarze Himbeere Baum
In French
phlox rampant
Noir Arbre Framboise
In Spanish
rastrero phlox
Negro del árbol de la frambuesa
In Greek
υφέρπουσα phlox
Μαύρο Raspberry Δέντρο
In Portuguese
rastejar phlox
Árvore framboesa Preto
In Polish
pełzanie floks
Czarny Raspberry Drzewo
In Latin
Phlox serpentium
Niger IDAEUS ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Creeping Phlox and Black Raspberry
Season and care of Creeping Phlox and Black Raspberry is important to know. While considering everything about Creeping Phlox and Black Raspberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Creeping Phlox season is Spring and Black Raspberry season is Spring. The type of soil for Creeping Phlox is Loam and for Black Raspberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Creeping Phlox is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Raspberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Creeping Phlox and Black Raspberry Physical Information
Creeping Phlox and Black Raspberry physical information is very important for comparison. Creeping Phlox height is 10.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Black Raspberry height is 182.88 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Creeping Phlox and Black Raspberry are as follows:
Creeping Phlox flower color: White, Blue, Purple and Pink
Creeping Phlox leaf color: Green
Black Raspberry flower color: White
- Black Raspberry leaf color: Green
Care of Creeping Phlox and Black Raspberry
Care of Creeping Phlox and Black Raspberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Creeping Phlox pruning is done Prune after flowering and Prune in summer and Black Raspberry pruning is done Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Creeping Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Raspberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.