Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Eastern Asia
Types
Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata
Darjeeling Red , Donald Lowndes , Superba
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
High elevation
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Bi-lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Layering, Root Division, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Never 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
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, Partial 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
Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Diarrhea, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
along a porch, deck or patio, bank hedging, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antispasmodic
bowel syndrome, Gastrointestinal disorders, hypertension
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root, Root bark
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
PERSICARIA microcephala 'Dragon's Eye'
Common Name
Garden Phlox
Dragon's Eye Fleeceflower, Fleeceflower
In Hindi
फ्लॉक्स
fleeceflower
In German
Phlox
fleeceflower
In French
Phlox
fleeceflower
In Spanish
Phlox
Polygonum affine
In Greek
Phlox
fleeceflower
In Portuguese
Phlox
fleeceflower
In Polish
Phlox
fleeceflower
In Latin
Phlox
fleeceflower
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Order
Solanales
Caryophyllales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Unknown
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Garden Phlox and Fleeceflower
Season and care of Garden Phlox and Fleeceflower is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Phlox and Fleeceflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Fleeceflower season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fleeceflower is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fleeceflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Garden Phlox and Fleeceflower Physical Information
Garden Phlox and Fleeceflower physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Fleeceflower height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Garden Phlox and Fleeceflower are as follows:
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Fleeceflower flower color: White
- Fleeceflower leaf color: Red, Burgundy and Silver
Care of Garden Phlox and Fleeceflower
Care of Garden Phlox and Fleeceflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fleeceflower 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 Fleeceflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.