Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Not Available
Types
Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Violet
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Toothed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Adequately
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Damp
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Leaf spot, Root knot nematode, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching, tremor
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antispasmodic
convulsions, Heart problems, painful urination, spasmodic pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
Plectranthus barbatus
Common Name
Garden Phlox
Coleus forskohlii, Indian coleus
In Hindi
फ्लॉक्स
पत्थरचूर
In German
Phlox
Harfensträucher
In French
Phlox
Coléus à forskoline, Coléus de l'Inde
In Spanish
Phlox
Coleus forskohlii
In Greek
Phlox
Coleus Forskohlii
In Portuguese
Phlox
Boldo-de-jardim, Boldo-da-terra
In Polish
Phlox
Coleus Forskohlii
In Latin
Phlox
Coleus Forskohlii
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Garden Phlox and Coleus Forskohlii
Season and care of Garden Phlox and Coleus Forskohlii is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Phlox and Coleus Forskohlii Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Coleus Forskohlii season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Coleus Forskohlii is Loam, Moist while the PH of soil for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coleus Forskohlii is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Garden Phlox and Coleus Forskohlii Physical Information
Garden Phlox and Coleus Forskohlii physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Coleus Forskohlii height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Garden Phlox and Coleus Forskohlii are as follows:
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Coleus Forskohlii flower color: Lavender
- Coleus Forskohlii leaf color: Light Green
Care of Garden Phlox and Coleus Forskohlii
Care of Garden Phlox and Coleus Forskohlii include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Coleus Forskohlii pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Garden Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coleus Forskohlii needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.