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
Japan
Types
Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata
Benikaze, Nicolas, All Gold, Albostriata
Habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
gardens, Shaded sites, Temperate Regions
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Violet
Several shades of Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Pink, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
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
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antispasmodic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Not Available
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, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
HAKONECHLOA macra
Common Name
Garden Phlox
Hakone Grass
In Hindi
फ्लॉक्स
hakone grass
In German
Phlox
Hakone Gras
In French
Phlox
Hakone herbe
In Spanish
Phlox
hierba Hakone
In Greek
Phlox
Hakone γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Phlox
Hakone grama
In Polish
Phlox
Hakone trawa
In Latin
Phlox
Hakone herba
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Solanales
Cyperales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Poaceae
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 Hakone Grass
Season and care of Garden Phlox and Hakone Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Phlox and Hakone Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Hakone Grass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hakone Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hakone Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Garden Phlox and Hakone Grass Physical Information
Garden Phlox and Hakone Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Hakone Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Garden Phlox and Hakone Grass are as follows:
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Hakone Grass flower color: Several shades of Green
- Hakone Grass leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Care of Garden Phlox and Hakone Grass
Care of Garden Phlox and Hakone Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hakone Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Garden Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hakone Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.