Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Herbs
Origin
North America
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
-
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Habitat
Prairies, Woodlands
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
White, Pink, Lavender
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
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Stomach aliments
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata
HESPERIS matronalis
Common Name
Garden Phlox, Tall Phlox
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
In Hindi
Fall Phlox
डेम के रॉकेट
In German
fall phlox
Rockets Freifrau
In French
Fall Phlox
Rocket Dame
In Spanish
Fall Phlox
Rocket Dame
In Greek
Fall Phlox
Rocket Dame του
In Portuguese
Fall Phlox
Rocket de Dame
In Polish
Fall Phlox
Rocket Dame
In Latin
Phlox cadent
Hesperis Rocket
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Brassicales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Fall Phlox and Dame's Rocket
Season and care of Fall Phlox and Dame's Rocket is important to know. While considering everything about Fall Phlox and Dame's Rocket Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fall Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Dame's Rocket season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Fall Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fall Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline.
Fall Phlox and Dame's Rocket Physical Information
Fall Phlox and Dame's Rocket physical information is very important for comparison. Fall Phlox height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Fall Phlox and Dame's Rocket are as follows:
Fall Phlox flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Fall Phlox leaf color: Green
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Fall Phlox and Dame's Rocket
Care of Fall Phlox and Dame's Rocket include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fall Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.