Eastern Redbud

Garden Phlox

About Eastern Redbud and Garden Phlox

Eastern Redbud

Garden Phlox

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Perennial

Origin

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada

Types

Cercis

Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata

Number of Varieties

25136

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-94-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

8-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm7.60 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm5.10 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Pink, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Oblong

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Ample Water

Adequately

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Aging, Antispasmodic

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Leaves

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware

Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Garden Phlox

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

फ्लॉक्स

In German

OstRedbud

Phlox

In French

Redbud Orient

Phlox

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

Phlox

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

Phlox

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

Phlox

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Phlox

In Latin

Cercis

Phlox

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Spermatophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Solanales

Family

Fabaceae

Polemoniaceae

Genus

Cercis

Phlox

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

10136

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Garden Phlox

Wondering what are the properties of Eastern Redbud and Garden Phlox? We provide you with everything About Eastern Redbud and Garden Phlox. Eastern Redbud doesn't have thorns and Garden Phlox doesn't have thorns. Also Eastern Redbud does not have fragrant flowers. Eastern Redbud has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Garden Phlox has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Eastern Redbud and Garden Phlox and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Garden Phlox

Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Garden Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Garden Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Garden Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Eastern Redbud and Garden Phlox Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Garden Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Garden Phlox are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
Garden Phlox leaf color: Green

Care of Eastern Redbud and Garden Phlox

Care of Eastern Redbud and Garden Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Garden Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Garden Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.