Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
North America
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Prairies, Woodlands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Light
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
No
Insignificant
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer, 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
-
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Single
Showy Foliage
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Stomach aliments
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata
GEUM rivale
Common Name
Garden Phlox, Tall Phlox
Chocolate-root, Indian Chocolate, Water Avens
In Hindi
Fall Phlox
Hydrangea
In German
fall phlox
Hortensie
In French
Fall Phlox
Hortensia
In Spanish
Fall Phlox
Hortensia
In Greek
Fall Phlox
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Fall Phlox
Hortênsia
In Polish
Fall Phlox
Hortensja
In Latin
Phlox cadent
Hibiscus
Family
Polemoniaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Fall Phlox and Chocolate-root
Season and care of Fall Phlox and Chocolate-root is important to know. While considering everything about Fall Phlox and Chocolate-root Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fall Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Chocolate-root season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Fall Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chocolate-root is Light while the PH of soil for Fall Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chocolate-root is Acidic.
Fall Phlox and Chocolate-root Physical Information
Fall Phlox and Chocolate-root physical information is very important for comparison. Fall Phlox height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Chocolate-root height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Fall Phlox and Chocolate-root are as follows:
Fall Phlox flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Fall Phlox leaf color: Green
Chocolate-root flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Chocolate-root leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Fall Phlox and Chocolate-root
Care of Fall Phlox and Chocolate-root include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fall Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chocolate-root 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 Chocolate-root needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.