Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
North America
North America, Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
-
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Habitat
Prairies, Woodlands
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium
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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Ants, Bees
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Stomach aliments
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Diabetes, Fiber, High blood pressure, Immunity, Manganese, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
For making oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata
CUCURBITA moschata 'Quantum'
Common Name
Garden Phlox, Tall Phlox
Butternut Squash
In Hindi
Fall Phlox
Butternut Squash Plant
In German
fall phlox
Butternut Squash-Anlage
In French
Fall Phlox
Courge musquée Plante
In Spanish
Fall Phlox
Planta de la calabaza de Butternut
In Greek
Fall Phlox
Κολοκύθια Φυτών
In Portuguese
Fall Phlox
Butternut Squash planta
In Polish
Fall Phlox
Piżmowa roślin
In Latin
Phlox cadent
Planta butternut cucurbitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Papilionoideae
Season and Care of Fall Phlox and Butternut Squash
Season and care of Fall Phlox and Butternut Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Fall Phlox and Butternut Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fall Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Butternut Squash season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Fall Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Butternut Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Fall Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Butternut Squash is Neutral.
Fall Phlox and Butternut Squash Physical Information
Fall Phlox and Butternut Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Fall Phlox height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Butternut Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Fall Phlox and Butternut Squash are as follows:
Fall Phlox flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Fall Phlox leaf color: Green
Butternut Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Butternut Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Fall Phlox and Butternut Squash
Care of Fall Phlox and Butternut Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fall Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Butternut Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Fall Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Butternut Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.