Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Succulent
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
South Africa
Types
Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata
Cooper’s ice plant
Hardy yellow
Starburst
Hardy white
Habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
Coastal Regions, Mountain tops, Stream side, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
12-15
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
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Violet
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Hot Pink, Fuchsia, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Needs less watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification
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
Diuretic, Dysentry, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
DOROTHEANTHUS bellidiformis
Common Name
Garden Phlox
Ice Plant, Livingstone Daisy
In Hindi
फ्लॉक्स
Ice Plant
In German
Phlox
Eis-Anlage
In French
Phlox
Ice Plant
In Spanish
Phlox
Planta de hielo
In Portuguese
Phlox
Planta de gelo
In Polish
Phlox
Ice roślin
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Caryophyllales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Aizoaceae
Genus
Phlox
Dorotheanthus
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Ruschioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Garden Phlox and Ice Plant
Season and care of Garden Phlox and Ice Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Phlox and Ice Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Ice Plant season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ice Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ice Plant is Neutral, Alkaline.
Garden Phlox and Ice Plant Physical Information
Garden Phlox and Ice Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Ice Plant height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Garden Phlox and Ice Plant are as follows:
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Ice Plant flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Hot Pink, Fuchsia and Peach
- Ice Plant leaf color: Light Green
Care of Garden Phlox and Ice Plant
Care of Garden Phlox and Ice Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ice Plant pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Garden Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ice Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.