Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Bulb, Flowering Plants
  
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
  
Aegean Islands, Central Asia, Middle East, North Africa, Southern Europe, Western China
  
Types
Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata
  
Crocus abantensis, Crocus adanensis, Crocus biflorus, Crocus chrysanthus, Crocus korolkowii
  
Habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
  
Scrubs, Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
3-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
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
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink, Violet
  
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblong
  
Grass like
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Part sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loamy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Spring, Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
From bulbs, Grafting, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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, Water when soil is dry
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Adequately
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loamy
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Part sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
  
Aphids, Botrytis Blight, Mushroom root rot, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs, Snails, Tulip Fire, Tulip Viruses
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antispasmodic
  
Arthritis, Gout
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
  
Not Available
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
  
Crocus Longiflorus
  
Common Name
Garden Phlox
  
Crocus
  
In Hindi
फ्लॉक्स
  
Crocus
  
In German
Phlox
  
Krokus
  
In French
Phlox
  
Crocus
  
In Spanish
Phlox
  
Azafrán
  
In Greek
Phlox
  
κρόκος
  
In Portuguese
Phlox
  
Açafrão
  
In Polish
Phlox
  
Krokus
  
In Latin
Phlox
  
Erocum
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Spermatophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Solanales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Polemoniaceae
  
Iridaceae
  
Genus
Phlox
  
Crocus
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Crocoideae
  
Season and Care of Garden Phlox and Crocus
Season and care of Garden Phlox and Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Phlox and Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Crocus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crocus is Loamy while the PH of soil for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crocus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Garden Phlox and Crocus Physical Information
Garden Phlox and Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Crocus height is Not Available and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Garden Phlox and Crocus are as follows:
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Crocus flower color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White and Yellow
- Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Garden Phlox and Crocus
Care of Garden Phlox and Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crocus pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Garden Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.