Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Southeastern United States
Types
Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata
Longleaf is a type of pine
Habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
Dry areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Violet
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Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Ample 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
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Beetles, brown-spot needle blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
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Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
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Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antispasmodic
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Stem
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used in construction, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
PINUS palustris
Common Name
Garden Phlox
Longleaf Pine
In Hindi
फ्लॉक्स
Longleaf Pine
In German
Phlox
Longleaf Pine
In French
Phlox
pin des marais
In Spanish
Phlox
pino de hoja larga
In Greek
Phlox
Longleaf πεύκο
In Portuguese
Phlox
Longleaf pinho
In Polish
Phlox
Longleaf sosna
In Latin
Phlox
longleaf pinus
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Pinaceae
Season and Care of Garden Phlox and Longleaf Pine
Season and care of Garden Phlox and Longleaf Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Phlox and Longleaf Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Longleaf Pine season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Longleaf Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Longleaf Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Garden Phlox and Longleaf Pine Physical Information
Garden Phlox and Longleaf Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Longleaf Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Garden Phlox and Longleaf Pine are as follows:
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Longleaf Pine flower color:
- Longleaf Pine leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Garden Phlox and Longleaf Pine
Care of Garden Phlox and Longleaf Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Longleaf Pine pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Prune once the plant is tall enough. In summer Garden Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Longleaf Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.