Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Africa, America, Asia
Types
Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata
Lockinch, Petite Indigo, White Profusion
Habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
Along Railroads, River side, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, 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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Pink, Violet
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antispasmodic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
Buddleia davidii
Common Name
Garden Phlox
Butterfly Bush, Summer Lilac, Butterflybush
In Hindi
फ्लॉक्स
Butterfly Bush
In German
Phlox
Schmetterlingsstrauch
In French
Phlox
buisson de papillon
In Spanish
Phlox
arbusto de las mariposas
In Greek
Phlox
Butterfly Μπους
In Portuguese
Phlox
arbusto de borboleta
In Polish
Phlox
Butterfly Bush
In Latin
Phlox
papilio rubo
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Polemoniaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Garden Phlox and Butterfly Bush
Season and care of Garden Phlox and Butterfly Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Phlox and Butterfly Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Butterfly Bush season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Butterfly Bush is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Butterfly Bush is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Garden Phlox and Butterfly Bush Physical Information
Garden Phlox and Butterfly Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Butterfly Bush height is 7.50 cm and width 4.00 cm. The color specification of Garden Phlox and Butterfly Bush are as follows:
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Butterfly Bush flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red and White
- Butterfly Bush leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Garden Phlox and Butterfly Bush
Care of Garden Phlox and Butterfly Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Butterfly Bush pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots. In summer Garden Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Butterfly Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.