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About Garden Phlox and Brunfelsia americana


About Brunfelsia americana and Garden Phlox


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Annual and Biennials   

Type
Perennial   
Shrub   

Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada   
Caribbean   

Types
Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata   
Not Available   

Number of Varieties
136   
34
Not Available   

Habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests   
Tropical regions   

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8   
10-15   

AHS Heat Zone
8-1   
12-9   

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, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
7.60 cm   
99+
970.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
5.10 cm   
99+
180.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Pink, Violet   
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Yellow Orange   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Dark Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oblong   
Elliptic and Ovate   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Summer, Fall   
Spring, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Slow   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   

Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall   
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
Yes   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Not Available   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground   
Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting   
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist   
Average Water Needs   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Adequately   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Average   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial 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, Apply 10-10-10 amount   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch   
Spider mites   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds   
Butterflies, Not Available   

Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane   
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden   
Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antispasmodic   
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis   

Part of Plant Used
Leaves   
Bark, Leaves, Root   

Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil   
Can be made into a herbal tea   

Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower   
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'   
Brunfelsia Americana   

Common Name
Garden Phlox   
Brunfelsia Americana   

In Hindi
फ्लॉक्स   
Brunfelsia Americana   

In German
Phlox   
Brunfelsia Americana   

In French
Phlox   
Brunfelsia Americana   

In Spanish
Phlox   
Brunfelsia Americana   

In Greek
Phlox   
Brunfelsia Americana   

In Portuguese
Phlox   
Brunfelsia Americana   

In Polish
Phlox   
Brunfelsia Americana   

In Latin
Phlox   
Hedysarum   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Spermatophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Solanales   
Brassicales   

Family
Polemoniaceae   
Solanaceae   

Genus
Phlox   
Capparis   

Clade
Not Available   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
136   
99+
675   
28

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Properties of Garden Phlox and Brunfelsia americana

Wondering what are the properties of Garden Phlox and Brunfelsia americana? We provide you with everything About Garden Phlox and Brunfelsia americana. Garden Phlox doesn't have thorns and Brunfelsia americana doesn't have thorns. Also Garden Phlox does not have fragrant flowers. Garden Phlox has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems and Irritate the mucus membrane and Brunfelsia americana has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems and Irritate the mucus membrane. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Garden Phlox and Brunfelsia americana and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Garden Phlox and Brunfelsia americana

Season and care of Garden Phlox and Brunfelsia americana is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Phlox and Brunfelsia americana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Brunfelsia americana season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral.

Garden Phlox and Brunfelsia americana Physical Information

Garden Phlox and Brunfelsia americana physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Garden Phlox and Brunfelsia americana are as follows:

Care of Garden Phlox and Brunfelsia americana

Care of Garden Phlox and Brunfelsia americana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Garden Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brunfelsia americana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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