Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
North America
Corsica, Sardinia
Habitat
Prairies, Woodlands
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Not Availble
Habit
Upright/Erect
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Septoria leaf spot
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Stomach aliments
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata
Myrtus communis
Common Name
Garden Phlox, Tall Phlox
Common Myrtle
In Hindi
Fall Phlox
Common myrtle
In German
fall phlox
Myrte
In French
Fall Phlox
Myrtus communis
In Spanish
Fall Phlox
Myrtus communis
In Greek
Fall Phlox
κοινή μυρτιά
In Portuguese
Fall Phlox
murta comum
In Polish
Fall Phlox
Mirt zwyczajny
In Latin
Phlox cadent
myrto Common
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Fall Phlox and Common Myrtle
Season and care of Fall Phlox and Common Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Fall Phlox and Common Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fall Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Common Myrtle season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Fall Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Common Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fall Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Common Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Fall Phlox and Common Myrtle Physical Information
Fall Phlox and Common Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Fall Phlox height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Common Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Fall Phlox and Common Myrtle are as follows:
Fall Phlox flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Fall Phlox leaf color: Green
Common Myrtle flower color: White
- Common Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Fall Phlox and Common Myrtle
Care of Fall Phlox and Common Myrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fall Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Common Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots 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 Common Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.