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
Asia, Europe
Types
Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata
American Lily of the Valley, European Lily of the Valley, Japanese Lily of the valley.
Habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
Banks, Broad-Leaved Forests, coppices, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Forest margins, Ridges, Rocky Ridges
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Pink, Violet
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Bell Shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Part sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
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
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Aureobasidium leaf spot, Foliar nematode, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Southern blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, 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
Chest pain, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
Convallaria majalis
Common Name
Garden Phlox
Lily of the Valley
In Hindi
फ्लॉक्स
कामुदिनी
In German
Phlox
Maiglöckchen
In French
Phlox
Lily of the Valley
In Spanish
Phlox
Lirio de los valles
In Greek
Phlox
Κρίνος της κοιλάδας
In Portuguese
Phlox
Lírio do Vale
In Polish
Phlox
Lilia doliny
In Latin
Phlox
Lílium convállium
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Asparagales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Nolinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Garden Phlox and Lily of the Valley
Season and care of Garden Phlox and Lily of the Valley is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Phlox and Lily of the Valley Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Lily of the Valley season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lily of the Valley is Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lily of the Valley is Acidic, Neutral.
Garden Phlox and Lily of the Valley Physical Information
Garden Phlox and Lily of the Valley physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Lily of the Valley height is 6.00 cm and width 1.00 cm. The color specification of Garden Phlox and Lily of the Valley are as follows:
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Lily of the Valley flower color: Pink and White
- Lily of the Valley leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Garden Phlox and Lily of the Valley
Care of Garden Phlox and Lily of the Valley include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lily of the Valley pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Garden Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lily of the Valley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.