Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
North America
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Habitat
Prairies, Woodlands
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Septoria leaf spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Stomach aliments
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata
ERICA carnea
Common Name
Garden Phlox, Tall Phlox
Winter heath
In Hindi
Fall Phlox
अल्पाइन हीथ
In German
fall phlox
Alpine Heath
In French
Fall Phlox
Alpine Heath
In Spanish
Fall Phlox
Alpine Heath
In Greek
Fall Phlox
Alpine Heath
In Portuguese
Fall Phlox
Alpine Heath
In Polish
Fall Phlox
Alpine Heath
In Latin
Phlox cadent
Alpini Heath
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Fall Phlox and Alpine Heath
Season and care of Fall Phlox and Alpine Heath is important to know. While considering everything about Fall Phlox and Alpine Heath Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fall Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Alpine Heath season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Fall Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Alpine Heath is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fall Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alpine Heath is Acidic, Neutral.
Fall Phlox and Alpine Heath Physical Information
Fall Phlox and Alpine Heath physical information is very important for comparison. Fall Phlox height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Alpine Heath height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Fall Phlox and Alpine Heath are as follows:
Fall Phlox flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Fall Phlox leaf color: Green
Alpine Heath flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose and Lavender
- Alpine Heath leaf color: Green
Care of Fall Phlox and Alpine Heath
Care of Fall Phlox and Alpine Heath include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fall Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alpine Heath pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Fall Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alpine Heath needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.