Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Fruit
Origin
North America
Southeastern Asia
Habitat
Prairies, Woodlands
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-11
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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
White, Red, Purple
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
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Septoria leaf spot
Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Bonsai, Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Stomach aliments
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
Common Name
Garden Phlox, Tall Phlox
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
In Hindi
Fall Phlox
Mandarin
In German
fall phlox
Mandarin
In French
Fall Phlox
mandarin
In Spanish
Fall Phlox
mandarín
In Greek
Fall Phlox
Μανταρίνι
In Portuguese
Fall Phlox
tangerina
In Polish
Fall Phlox
Mandarynka
In Latin
Phlox cadent
Latin
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Fall Phlox and Mandarin
Season and care of Fall Phlox and Mandarin is important to know. While considering everything about Fall Phlox and Mandarin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fall Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Mandarin season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Fall Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mandarin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fall Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral.
Fall Phlox and Mandarin Physical Information
Fall Phlox and Mandarin physical information is very important for comparison. Fall Phlox height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Fall Phlox and Mandarin are as follows:
Fall Phlox flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Fall Phlox leaf color: Green
Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Fall Phlox and Mandarin
Care of Fall Phlox and Mandarin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fall Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mandarin pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, 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 Mandarin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.