Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Types
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it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Prairies, Woodlands
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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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Cordate
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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 spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Septoria leaf spot
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Stomach aliments
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Garden Phlox, Tall Phlox
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Fall Phlox
Zonal Geranium
In German
fall phlox
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Fall Phlox
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Fall Phlox
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Fall Phlox
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Fall Phlox
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Fall Phlox
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Phlox cadent
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Geraniales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Fall Phlox and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Fall Phlox and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Fall Phlox and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fall Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Zonal Geranium season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Fall Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fall Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Fall Phlox and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Fall Phlox and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Fall Phlox height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Fall Phlox and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Fall Phlox flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Fall Phlox leaf color: Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Fall Phlox and Zonal Geranium
Care of Fall Phlox and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fall Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Fall Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.