Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Western Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Slopes
gardens, Lake Sides, Marshy ground, shade of upland trees, Shaded sites, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
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
Green, Purple, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
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
Cushion
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Cutting
Divison, Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune in summer
Don't prune in winter, Prune in spring, 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
Ants, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Ear ache, Fever, Heart problems, Menstrual Disorders, Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available, Used in making tooth powder
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edging, Groundcover
Botanical Name
Phlox subulata
ASARUM europaeum
Common Name
Creeping Phlox
European Wild Ginger
In Hindi
जीव एक प्रकार का पौधा
यूरोपीय जंगली अदरक
In German
kriechend Phlox
Europäische Wild Ginger
In French
phlox rampant
Wild Ginger européenne
In Spanish
rastrero phlox
Wild Ginger Europea
In Greek
υφέρπουσα phlox
Ευρωπαϊκή Wild Ginger
In Portuguese
rastejar phlox
Wild Ginger Europeia
In Polish
pełzanie floks
Kopytnik pospolity
In Latin
Phlox serpentium
Gingiberi Europae Wild
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Piperales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Aristolochiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Creeping Phlox and European Wild Ginger
Season and care of Creeping Phlox and European Wild Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Creeping Phlox and European Wild Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Creeping Phlox season is Spring and European Wild Ginger season is Spring. The type of soil for Creeping Phlox is Loam and for European Wild Ginger is Loam while the PH of soil for Creeping Phlox is Acidic, Neutral and for European Wild Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Creeping Phlox and European Wild Ginger Physical Information
Creeping Phlox and European Wild Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Creeping Phlox height is 10.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas European Wild Ginger height is 6.35 cm and width 27.30 cm. The color specification of Creeping Phlox and European Wild Ginger are as follows:
Creeping Phlox flower color: White, Blue, Purple and Pink
Creeping Phlox leaf color: Green
European Wild Ginger flower color: Green, Purple and Brown
- European Wild Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Creeping Phlox and European Wild Ginger
Care of Creeping Phlox and European Wild Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Creeping Phlox pruning is done Prune after flowering and Prune in summer and European Wild Ginger pruning is done Don't prune in winter, Prune in spring, 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 European Wild Ginger needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.