Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Slopes
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Mat-forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Requires regular watering
Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune in summer
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Crown rot, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust, Southern blight, Yellow Leaves
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wind
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making soaps
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, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Phlox subulata
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
Creeping Phlox
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
जीव एक प्रकार का पौधा
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
kriechend Phlox
Buckeye Putzer
In French
phlox rampant
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
rastrero phlox
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
υφέρπουσα phlox
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
rastejar phlox
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
pełzanie floks
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
Phlox serpentium
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Creeping Phlox and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of Creeping Phlox and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Creeping Phlox and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Creeping Phlox season is Spring and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring. The type of soil for Creeping Phlox is Loam and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Creeping Phlox is Acidic, Neutral and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Creeping Phlox and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
Creeping Phlox and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Creeping Phlox height is 10.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Creeping Phlox and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
Creeping Phlox flower color: White, Blue, Purple and Pink
Creeping Phlox leaf color: Green
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of Creeping Phlox and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of Creeping Phlox and Bottlebrush Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Creeping Phlox pruning is done Prune after flowering and Prune in summer and Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Creeping Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.