Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Biennials
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
India, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Types
Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
Moist Soils, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-7
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Pink, Violet
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Palmate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Requires watering in the growing season, water on alternate days
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, 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
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
High potassium diluted feed of 5-10-5, Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Army-worms, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Red spider mite, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Decorating walls, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Anti-ageing, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Food for animals, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antispasmodic
Anti-fungal, Blood disorders, Culinary Usage, Diabetes, Gastrointestinal disorders, Laxative, Nutritive, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Repellent, Used in making musical instruments
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
Lagenaria siceraria
Common Name
Garden Phlox
calabash, bottle gourd, white-flowered gourd, opo squash
In German
Phlox
Flaschenkürbis
In French
Phlox
Lagenaria siceraria
In Spanish
Phlox
Lagenaria siceraria
In Portuguese
Phlox
Cabaça
In Polish
Phlox
Tykwa pospolita
In Latin
Phlox
utrem cucurbita
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Cucurbitales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Papilionoideae
Season and Care of Garden Phlox and Bottle Gourd
Season and care of Garden Phlox and Bottle Gourd is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Phlox and Bottle Gourd Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Bottle Gourd season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bottle Gourd is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bottle Gourd is Neutral.
Garden Phlox and Bottle Gourd Physical Information
Garden Phlox and Bottle Gourd physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Bottle Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Garden Phlox and Bottle Gourd are as follows:
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Bottle Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
- Bottle Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Garden Phlox and Bottle Gourd
Care of Garden Phlox and Bottle Gourd include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bottle Gourd pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Garden Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottle Gourd needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.