Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Phormium tenax,Phormium cookianum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Slopes
Cliffs, Mountain Slopes
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
14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink
Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow, Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Yellow, Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Sword-like
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Requires regular watering
Needs more water during establishment
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Leaf
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Anaesthesia
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Burns, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Container
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Phlox subulata
PHORMIUM 'Apricot Queen'
Common Name
Creeping Phlox
New Zealand Flax
In Hindi
जीव एक प्रकार का पौधा
New Zealand flax
In German
kriechend Phlox
Neuseeländer Flachs
In French
phlox rampant
lin de Nouvelle-Zélande
In Spanish
rastrero phlox
New Zealand flax
In Greek
υφέρπουσα phlox
New Zealand flax
In Portuguese
rastejar phlox
espadana, linho-da-Nova-Zelândia
In Polish
pełzanie floks
Nowa Zelandia lnu
In Latin
Phlox serpentium
New Zealand flax
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Not Available
Hemerocallidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Creeping Phlox and New Zealand Flax
Season and care of Creeping Phlox and New Zealand Flax is important to know. While considering everything about Creeping Phlox and New Zealand Flax Care, growing season is an essential factor. Creeping Phlox season is Spring and New Zealand Flax season is Spring. The type of soil for Creeping Phlox is Loam and for New Zealand Flax is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Creeping Phlox is Acidic, Neutral and for New Zealand Flax is Acidic, Neutral.
Creeping Phlox and New Zealand Flax Physical Information
Creeping Phlox and New Zealand Flax physical information is very important for comparison. Creeping Phlox height is 10.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas New Zealand Flax height is 121.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Creeping Phlox and New Zealand Flax are as follows:
Creeping Phlox flower color: White, Blue, Purple and Pink
Creeping Phlox leaf color: Green
New Zealand Flax flower color: Orange
- New Zealand Flax leaf color: Yellow, Green and Pink
Care of Creeping Phlox and New Zealand Flax
Care of Creeping Phlox and New Zealand Flax include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Creeping Phlox pruning is done Prune after flowering and Prune in summer and New Zealand Flax 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 New Zealand Flax needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.