Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata
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Habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Pink, Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Heart-shaped
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Beetles, Moths
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Food Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
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Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antispasmodic
Arthritis, Asthma, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Heart problems, Jaundice, Muscle Pain, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
BRASSICA oleracea 'Arrowhead'( Capitata Group)
Common Name
Garden Phlox
Arrowhead Cabbage, Cabbage
In Portuguese
Phlox
repolho
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Brassicales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Garden Phlox and Cabbage
Season and care of Garden Phlox and Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Phlox and Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Cabbage season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cabbage is Acidic, Neutral.
Garden Phlox and Cabbage Physical Information
Garden Phlox and Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Garden Phlox and Cabbage are as follows:
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Cabbage leaf color: Green
Care of Garden Phlox and Cabbage
Care of Garden Phlox and Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cabbage pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Garden Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.