Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
North America
South America
Types
-
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Habitat
Prairies, Woodlands
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
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
Weeping
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
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, Water Deeply
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
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
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Septoria leaf spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
-
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Stomach aliments
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Condiment, Gum
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata
SCHINUS molle
Common Name
Garden Phlox, Tall Phlox
Peppertree
In Hindi
Fall Phlox
Peppertree
In German
fall phlox
Peppertree
In French
Fall Phlox
Peppertree
In Spanish
Fall Phlox
peppertree
In Greek
Fall Phlox
Peppertree
In Portuguese
Fall Phlox
Peppertree
In Polish
Fall Phlox
Peppertree
In Latin
Phlox cadent
Peppertree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Anacardioideae
Season and Care of Fall Phlox and Peppertree
Season and care of Fall Phlox and Peppertree is important to know. While considering everything about Fall Phlox and Peppertree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fall Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Peppertree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Fall Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peppertree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fall Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Fall Phlox and Peppertree Physical Information
Fall Phlox and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Fall Phlox height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Fall Phlox and Peppertree are as follows:
Fall Phlox flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Fall Phlox leaf color: Green
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
- Peppertree leaf color: Green
Care of Fall Phlox and Peppertree
Care of Fall Phlox and Peppertree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fall Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves 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 Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.