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
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Types
Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
creamy white
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
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Needs very little water
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
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
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Twigs
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Groundcover
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
Common Name
Garden Phlox
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
In Hindi
फ्लॉक्स
desert broom
In German
Phlox
Wüste Besen
In French
Phlox
desert broom
In Spanish
Phlox
escoba del desierto
In Greek
Phlox
desert broom
In Portuguese
Phlox
vassoura do deserto
In Polish
Phlox
desert broom
In Latin
Phlox
desert broom
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Asterales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Astereae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Garden Phlox and Desert Broom
Season and care of Garden Phlox and Desert Broom is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Phlox and Desert Broom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Desert Broom season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Garden Phlox and Desert Broom Physical Information
Garden Phlox and Desert Broom physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Garden Phlox and Desert Broom are as follows:
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Desert Broom flower color: White
- Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Care of Garden Phlox and Desert Broom
Care of Garden Phlox and Desert Broom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.