Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
North America
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
-
it is a type of cabbage
Habitat
Prairies, Woodlands
agricultural areas
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Spinach Type
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
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
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Septoria leaf spot
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Cutworms, Damping-off, Diamondback moth, Downy mildew, Flea Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Ring spot, Root knot nematode, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Watery soft rot, White mold, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Stomach aliments
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
Common Name
Garden Phlox, Tall Phlox
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
In Hindi
Fall Phlox
लाल पत्ता गोभी
In German
fall phlox
Rotkohl
In French
Fall Phlox
Chou rouge
In Spanish
Fall Phlox
Repollo rojo
In Greek
Fall Phlox
Κόκκινο λάχανο
In Portuguese
Fall Phlox
Red Cabbage
In Polish
Fall Phlox
Czerwona kapusta
In Latin
Phlox cadent
Brassica Rubrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Brassicales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Fall Phlox and Red Cabbage
Season and care of Fall Phlox and Red Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Fall Phlox and Red Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fall Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Red Cabbage season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Fall Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fall Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Cabbage is Acidic.
Fall Phlox and Red Cabbage Physical Information
Fall Phlox and Red Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Fall Phlox height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Fall Phlox and Red Cabbage are as follows:
Fall Phlox flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Fall Phlox leaf color: Green
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Fall Phlox and Red Cabbage
Care of Fall Phlox and Red Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fall Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Fall Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.