Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Southern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Micronesia, Australia
Types
Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Violet
White, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Magenta, Fuchsia, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Moist
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial Blight, Rhizome rot, Root knot nematode
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Heartburn, Stomach burn
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Nourishes scalp, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antispasmodic
Cold, Dysentry, High cholestrol, Rheumatoid arthritis, Skin Disorders, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Weight management and satiety
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
CURCUMA
Common Name
Garden Phlox
Ginger
In French
Phlox
Gingembre
In Spanish
Phlox
Jengibre
In Portuguese
Phlox
Gengibre
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Solanales
Zingiberales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Zingiberaceae
Genus
Phlox
Zingiber Mill.
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Garden Phlox and Ginger Plant
Season and care of Garden Phlox and Ginger Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Phlox and Ginger Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Ginger Plant season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ginger Plant is Not Available while the PH of soil for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ginger Plant is Not Available.
Garden Phlox and Ginger Plant Physical Information
Garden Phlox and Ginger Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Ginger Plant height is 200.00 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Garden Phlox and Ginger Plant are as follows:
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Ginger Plant flower color: White, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Magenta, Fuchsia, Rose and Lavender
- Ginger Plant leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Garden Phlox and Ginger Plant
Care of Garden Phlox and Ginger Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ginger Plant 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 Ginger Plant needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Less Watering.