Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Madagascar
Types
Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
Forests, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
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, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Violet
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Obovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
stem tip cuttings
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Full-strength 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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Ants, Bees, Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Borders
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
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antispasmodic
Antibacterial, Cancer, Schistosomiasis, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Latex
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
EUPHORBIA milii
Common Name
Garden Phlox
Crown of thorns, Christ plant, Christ thorn
In Hindi
फ्लॉक्स
Crown-of-Thorns
In German
Phlox
Dornenkrone
In French
Phlox
Couronne d'épines
In Spanish
Phlox
Corona de espinas
In Greek
Phlox
Crown - of- Αγκάθια
In Portuguese
Phlox
Crown -de- espinhos
In Polish
Phlox
Korona cierniowa
In Latin
Phlox
Coronam de spinis
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Euphorbiales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Garden Phlox and Crown-of-Thorns
Season and care of Garden Phlox and Crown-of-Thorns is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Phlox and Crown-of-Thorns Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Crown-of-Thorns season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crown-of-Thorns is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crown-of-Thorns is Acidic, Neutral.
Garden Phlox and Crown-of-Thorns Physical Information
Garden Phlox and Crown-of-Thorns physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Crown-of-Thorns height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Garden Phlox and Crown-of-Thorns are as follows:
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Crown-of-Thorns flower color: Red
- Crown-of-Thorns leaf color: Green
Care of Garden Phlox and Crown-of-Thorns
Care of Garden Phlox and Crown-of-Thorns include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crown-of-Thorns 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 Crown-of-Thorns needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.