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
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-13
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Violet
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antispasmodic
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Garden Phlox
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
फ्लॉक्स
Devil's Backbone
In German
Phlox
Devil's Backbone
In French
Phlox
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Phlox
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Phlox
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Phlox
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Phlox
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Phlox
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Malpighiales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Garden Phlox and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Garden Phlox and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Phlox and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Devils Backbone season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Garden Phlox and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Garden Phlox and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Garden Phlox and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Garden Phlox and Devils Backbone
Care of Garden Phlox and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.