Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
North America
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Habitat
Prairies, Woodlands
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged 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
Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Stomach aliments
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata
CORDIA subcordata
Common Name
Garden Phlox, Tall Phlox
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
In Hindi
Fall Phlox
Cordia subcordata
In German
fall phlox
Cordia subcordata
In French
Fall Phlox
Cordia subcordata
In Spanish
Fall Phlox
Cordia subcordata
In Greek
Fall Phlox
Cordia subcordata
In Portuguese
Fall Phlox
Cordia subcordata
In Polish
Fall Phlox
Cordia subcordata
In Latin
Phlox cadent
Cordia subcordata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Fall Phlox and Kou
Season and care of Fall Phlox and Kou is important to know. While considering everything about Fall Phlox and Kou Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fall Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Kou season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Fall Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fall Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Fall Phlox and Kou Physical Information
Fall Phlox and Kou physical information is very important for comparison. Fall Phlox height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Fall Phlox and Kou are as follows:
Fall Phlox flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Fall Phlox leaf color: Green
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
- Kou leaf color: Green
Care of Fall Phlox and Kou
Care of Fall Phlox and Kou include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fall Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Fall Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kou needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.