Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Herbs
Origin
North America
Southern Europe
Habitat
Prairies, Woodlands
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
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
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Stomach aliments
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Common Name
Garden Phlox, Tall Phlox
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
In Hindi
Fall Phlox
Applemint Tree
In German
fall phlox
Applemint Baum
In French
Fall Phlox
Applemint Arbre
In Spanish
Fall Phlox
Árbol Applemint
In Greek
Fall Phlox
Applemint Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Fall Phlox
Árvore applemint
In Polish
Fall Phlox
Applemint Drzewo
In Latin
Phlox cadent
Applemint ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Fall Phlox and Applemint
Season and care of Fall Phlox and Applemint is important to know. While considering everything about Fall Phlox and Applemint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fall Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Applemint season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Fall Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fall Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral.
Fall Phlox and Applemint Physical Information
Fall Phlox and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. Fall Phlox height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Fall Phlox and Applemint are as follows:
Fall Phlox flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Fall Phlox leaf color: Green
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
- Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Care of Fall Phlox and Applemint
Care of Fall Phlox and Applemint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fall Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, 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 Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.