Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Hybrid origin
Types
Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
meadows, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-15
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
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
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Violet
White, Yellow, Purple, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
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, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Canker, Nematodes, Red blotch, Scale, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Nematodes, White peach scale
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Avoid during Pregnancy, Liver disease
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Acne, Good for skin and hair, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antispasmodic
Cough, Diarrhea, Gastritis, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Buds, Flowers
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used as a nutritious food item, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
Syzygium aromaticum
Common Name
Garden Phlox
Clove
In French
Phlox
Clou de girofle
In Greek
Phlox
Σκελίδα σκόρδο
In Portuguese
Phlox
dente de alho
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Musaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Syzygieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Garden Phlox and Clove
Season and care of Garden Phlox and Clove is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Phlox and Clove Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Clove season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Clove is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Clove is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Garden Phlox and Clove Physical Information
Garden Phlox and Clove physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Clove height is 300.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Garden Phlox and Clove are as follows:
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Clove flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Brown
- Clove leaf color: Green
Care of Garden Phlox and Clove
Care of Garden Phlox and Clove include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Clove 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 Clove needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.