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
Eastern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata
Calypso, Caribe
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
River side, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
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
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Pink, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Medium, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antispasmodic
Antioxidants, Nutrients, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
CORIANDRUM sativum 'Delfino'
Common Name
Garden Phlox
Cilantro, Coriander
In German
Phlox
Koriander
In French
Phlox
Coriandre
In Spanish
Phlox
Cilantro
In Portuguese
Phlox
Coentro
In Latin
Phlox
coriandri album
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Garden Phlox and Cilantro
Season and care of Garden Phlox and Cilantro is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Phlox and Cilantro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Cilantro season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cilantro is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cilantro is Neutral, Alkaline.
Garden Phlox and Cilantro Physical Information
Garden Phlox and Cilantro physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Cilantro height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Garden Phlox and Cilantro are as follows:
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Cilantro flower color: White
- Cilantro leaf color: Green
Care of Garden Phlox and Cilantro
Care of Garden Phlox and Cilantro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cilantro 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 Cilantro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.