Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-15
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Violet
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antispasmodic
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Garden Phlox
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
फ्लॉक्स
काली मिर्च
In French
Phlox
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Phlox
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Phlox
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Phlox
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Phlox
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Phlox
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Piperales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Garden Phlox and Black pepper
Season and care of Garden Phlox and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Phlox and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Black pepper season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Garden Phlox and Black pepper Physical Information
Garden Phlox and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Garden Phlox and Black pepper are as follows:
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Garden Phlox and Black pepper
Care of Garden Phlox and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black pepper pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Garden Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.