Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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
Japan
Types
Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata
not available
Habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Violet
White, Dark Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
along a porch, deck or patio, Bonsai, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
CALANTHE discolor
Common Name
Garden Phlox
Ground Orchid, Japanese Hardy Calanthe Orchid
In Hindi
फ्लॉक्स
Ground Orchid
In German
Phlox
Ground Orchid
In French
Phlox
Ground Orchid
In Spanish
Phlox
Ground Orchid
In Greek
Phlox
Ground Orchid
In Portuguese
Phlox
Ground Orchid
In Polish
Phlox
Ground Orchid
In Latin
Phlox
Ground Orchid
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Solanales
Asparagales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Arethuseae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Garden Phlox and Ground Orchid
Season and care of Garden Phlox and Ground Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Phlox and Ground Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Ground Orchid season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ground Orchid is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ground Orchid is Acidic, Neutral.
Garden Phlox and Ground Orchid Physical Information
Garden Phlox and Ground Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Ground Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Garden Phlox and Ground Orchid are as follows:
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Ground Orchid flower color: White and Dark Red
- Ground Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Care of Garden Phlox and Ground Orchid
Care of Garden Phlox and Ground Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ground Orchid pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, 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 Ground Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.