Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
  
Europe, Russia
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Rocky areas, Slopes
  
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
4-7
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
7-1
  
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Mat-forming
  
Rosette/Stemless
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink
  
Light Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Tan
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Needle like
  
Oblong
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Cutting
  
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Requires regular watering
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
  
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Crown rot, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust, Southern blight, Yellow Leaves
  
Slugs, Snails
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Variety of soil types
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
  
Insects
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Eczema
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Root
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
  
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
Phlox subulata
  
Primula elatior
  
Common Name
Creeping Phlox
  
Oxlip, true oxlip
  
In Hindi
जीव एक प्रकार का पौधा
  
Oxlip
  
In German
kriechend Phlox
  
Hohe Schlüsselblume
  
In French
phlox rampant
  
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
  
In Spanish
rastrero phlox
  
Primula elatior
  
In Greek
υφέρπουσα phlox
  
δακράκι
  
In Portuguese
rastejar phlox
  
Oxlip
  
In Polish
pełzanie floks
  
Oxlip
  
In Latin
Phlox serpentium
  
Oxlip
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Solanales
  
Myrtales
  
Family
Polemoniaceae
  
Onagraceae
  
Genus
Phlox
  
Oenothera
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Onagreae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Onagroideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Creeping Phlox and Oxlip
Season and care of Creeping Phlox and Oxlip is important to know. While considering everything about Creeping Phlox and Oxlip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Creeping Phlox season is Spring and Oxlip season is Spring. The type of soil for Creeping Phlox is Loam and for Oxlip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Creeping Phlox is Acidic, Neutral and for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Creeping Phlox and Oxlip Physical Information
Creeping Phlox and Oxlip physical information is very important for comparison. Creeping Phlox height is 10.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Creeping Phlox and Oxlip are as follows:
Creeping Phlox flower color: White, Blue, Purple and Pink
Creeping Phlox leaf color: Green
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
- Oxlip leaf color: Green
Care of Creeping Phlox and Oxlip
Care of Creeping Phlox and Oxlip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Creeping Phlox pruning is done Prune after flowering and Prune in summer and Oxlip pruning is done 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 Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.