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
North America, Canada, Mexico, China
Types
Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Violet
Orange, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown, Light brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Orbicular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
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
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
Clay, 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
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Aphids, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Scratches
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Not Available
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, Biodegradable plastics production, Soil conservation
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antispasmodic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Animal Feed, Used to feed livestock
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
PANICUM virgatum 'Dallas Blues'
Common Name
Garden Phlox
Dallas Blues Switchgrass, Switchgrass
In Hindi
फ्लॉक्स
Dallas Blues Grass
In German
Phlox
Dallas Blues Grass
In French
Phlox
Dallas Blues Grass
In Spanish
Phlox
Dallas azules Hierba
In Greek
Phlox
Dallas Blues Grass
In Portuguese
Phlox
Dallas azuis da grama
In Polish
Phlox
Dallas Blues Grass
In Latin
Phlox
Dallas Blues Grass
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Garden Phlox and Dallas Blues Grass
Season and care of Garden Phlox and Dallas Blues Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Phlox and Dallas Blues Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Dallas Blues Grass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dallas Blues Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dallas Blues Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Garden Phlox and Dallas Blues Grass Physical Information
Garden Phlox and Dallas Blues Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Dallas Blues Grass height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Garden Phlox and Dallas Blues Grass are as follows:
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Dallas Blues Grass flower color: Orange and Purple
- Dallas Blues Grass leaf color: Blue Green and Steel Blue
Care of Garden Phlox and Dallas Blues Grass
Care of Garden Phlox and Dallas Blues Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dallas Blues Grass 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 Dallas Blues Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.