Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Succulent
Origin
Hybrid origin, North America
California
Types
Not Available
Ulva lactuca, Ulva intestinalis
Habitat
Prairies, Woodlands
Coastal Regions, shores
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Cone shaped to oblong
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
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Septoria leaf spot
Fungal Diseases, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Stomach aliments
Bone strength, Rich in Iron, Rich in protein
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used in salads, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata
DUDLEYA caespitosa
Common Name
Garden Phlox, Tall Phlox
Sealettuce, Sand lettuce, Coast dudleya
In Hindi
Fall Phlox
Sea Lettuce
In German
fall phlox
Meersalat
In French
Fall Phlox
La laitue de mer
In Spanish
Fall Phlox
lechuga de mar
In Greek
Fall Phlox
θάλασσα Μαρούλι
In Portuguese
Fall Phlox
alface mar
In Polish
Fall Phlox
Sea sałata
In Latin
Phlox cadent
Lactuca mare
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Sedeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Sedoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Fall Phlox and Sea Lettuce
Season and care of Fall Phlox and Sea Lettuce is important to know. While considering everything about Fall Phlox and Sea Lettuce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fall Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Sea Lettuce season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Fall Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sea Lettuce is Sand while the PH of soil for Fall Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sea Lettuce is Acidic, Neutral.
Fall Phlox and Sea Lettuce Physical Information
Fall Phlox and Sea Lettuce physical information is very important for comparison. Fall Phlox height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Sea Lettuce height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Fall Phlox and Sea Lettuce are as follows:
Fall Phlox flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Fall Phlox leaf color: Green
Sea Lettuce flower color: Yellow and Red
- Sea Lettuce leaf color: Gray Green, Yellow green and Gray
Care of Fall Phlox and Sea Lettuce
Care of Fall Phlox and Sea Lettuce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fall Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sea Lettuce pruning is done 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 Sea Lettuce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.