Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Slopes
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden Canopy, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink
White, Green, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Dark Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune in summer
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Cadmium fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Crown rot, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust, Southern blight, Yellow Leaves
Mosaic viruses, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Curing mumps and measles, Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in making blue ink
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Wildflower
Botanical Name
Phlox subulata
PHYTOLACCA americana
Common Name
Creeping Phlox
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Pokeberry
In Hindi
जीव एक प्रकार का पौधा
POKEBERRY
In German
kriechend Phlox
Kermesbeere
In French
phlox rampant
POKEBERRY
In Spanish
rastrero phlox
Pokeberry
In Greek
υφέρπουσα phlox
POKEBERRY
In Portuguese
rastejar phlox
POKEBERRY
In Polish
pełzanie floks
alkiermes
In Latin
Phlox serpentium
pokeberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Caryophyllales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Phytolaccaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Creeping Phlox and Pokeberry
Season and care of Creeping Phlox and Pokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Creeping Phlox and Pokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Creeping Phlox season is Spring and Pokeberry season is Spring. The type of soil for Creeping Phlox is Loam and for Pokeberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Creeping Phlox is Acidic, Neutral and for Pokeberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Creeping Phlox and Pokeberry Physical Information
Creeping Phlox and Pokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Creeping Phlox height is 10.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pokeberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Creeping Phlox and Pokeberry are as follows:
Creeping Phlox flower color: White, Blue, Purple and Pink
Creeping Phlox leaf color: Green
Pokeberry flower color: White, Green and Light Pink
- Pokeberry leaf color: Green
Care of Creeping Phlox and Pokeberry
Care of Creeping Phlox and Pokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Creeping Phlox pruning is done Prune after flowering and Prune in summer and Pokeberry pruning is done Prune in summer, 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 Pokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.