Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
North America
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
-
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
Habitat
Prairies, Woodlands
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
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
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Arrowhead
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Septoria leaf spot
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Insects
Allergy
-
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Stomach aliments
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
Common Name
Garden Phlox, Tall Phlox
Peanut Squash, Squash
In Hindi
Fall Phlox
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
In German
fall phlox
Delicata Squash
In French
Fall Phlox
Delicata Squash
In Spanish
Fall Phlox
Delicata Squash
In Greek
Fall Phlox
Delicata Σκουός
In Portuguese
Fall Phlox
Delicata Squash
In Polish
Fall Phlox
Delicata Squash
In Latin
Phlox cadent
delicata Cucurbitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Cucurbitales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Fall Phlox and Delicata Squash
Season and care of Fall Phlox and Delicata Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Fall Phlox and Delicata Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fall Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Delicata Squash season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Fall Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fall Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Delicata Squash is Neutral.
Fall Phlox and Delicata Squash Physical Information
Fall Phlox and Delicata Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Fall Phlox height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Fall Phlox and Delicata Squash are as follows:
Fall Phlox flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Fall Phlox leaf color: Green
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
- Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Care of Fall Phlox and Delicata Squash
Care of Fall Phlox and Delicata Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fall Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Delicata Squash pruning is done . In summer Fall Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Delicata Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.