Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Violet
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antispasmodic
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
HESPERIS matronalis
Common Name
Garden Phlox
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
In Hindi
फ्लॉक्स
डेम के रॉकेट
In German
Phlox
Rockets Freifrau
In French
Phlox
Rocket Dame
In Spanish
Phlox
Rocket Dame
In Greek
Phlox
Rocket Dame του
In Portuguese
Phlox
Rocket de Dame
In Polish
Phlox
Rocket Dame
In Latin
Phlox
Hesperis Rocket
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Brassicales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Garden Phlox and Dame's Rocket
Season and care of Garden Phlox and Dame's Rocket is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Phlox and Dame's Rocket Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Dame's Rocket season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline.
Garden Phlox and Dame's Rocket Physical Information
Garden Phlox and Dame's Rocket physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Garden Phlox and Dame's Rocket are as follows:
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Garden Phlox and Dame's Rocket
Care of Garden Phlox and Dame's Rocket include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.