Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Australia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Slopes
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune in summer
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Crown rot, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust, Southern blight, Yellow Leaves
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Phlox subulata
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
Common Name
Creeping Phlox
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
In Hindi
जीव एक प्रकार का पौधा
Blue Hibiscus
In German
kriechend Phlox
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
In French
phlox rampant
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
In Spanish
rastrero phlox
Azul árbol del hibisco
In Greek
υφέρπουσα phlox
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
In Portuguese
rastejar phlox
Árvore azul do hibiscus
In Polish
pełzanie floks
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
In Latin
Phlox serpentium
Hibiscus lignum blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Creeping Phlox and Blue Hibiscus
Season and care of Creeping Phlox and Blue Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Creeping Phlox and Blue Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Creeping Phlox season is Spring and Blue Hibiscus season is Spring. The type of soil for Creeping Phlox is Loam and for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Creeping Phlox is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Creeping Phlox and Blue Hibiscus Physical Information
Creeping Phlox and Blue Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Creeping Phlox height is 10.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Creeping Phlox and Blue Hibiscus are as follows:
Creeping Phlox flower color: White, Blue, Purple and Pink
Creeping Phlox leaf color: Green
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
- Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Creeping Phlox and Blue Hibiscus
Care of Creeping Phlox and Blue Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Creeping Phlox pruning is done Prune after flowering and Prune in summer and Blue Hibiscus 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 Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.