Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata
Castlewellan, Otto Luyken, Schipkaensis
Habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
Lowland evergreen rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
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
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
broad, flat
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Keep the Soil well drained, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Insects
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Informal Hedge
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
Eye Infection, Nausia, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
extracted oil
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Dried heads are used in floristry
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
PRUNUS laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken'
Common Name
Garden Phlox
cherry laurel, common laurel
In Hindi
फ्लॉक्स
English laurel
In German
Phlox
Lorbeerkirsche
In French
Phlox
Laurier-cerise
In Spanish
Phlox
Prunus laurocerasus
In Greek
Phlox
Prunus laurocerasus
In Portuguese
Phlox
Prunus laurocerasus
In Polish
Phlox
Laurowiśnia wschodnia
In Latin
Phlox
Prunus padus
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Garden Phlox and English Laurel
Season and care of Garden Phlox and English Laurel is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Phlox and English Laurel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Phlox season is Summer and Fall and English Laurel season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for English Laurel is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for English Laurel is Acidic, Neutral.
Garden Phlox and English Laurel Physical Information
Garden Phlox and English Laurel physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas English Laurel height is 90.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Garden Phlox and English Laurel are as follows:
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
English Laurel flower color: White
- English Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Garden Phlox and English Laurel
Care of Garden Phlox and English Laurel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and English Laurel 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 English Laurel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.