Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Hybrid origin, Africa
Types
Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata
Cantaloupe, Hami Melon, Galia Melon
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Pink, Violet
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Yellow, Tan
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
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Cut old vines, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Aphids, Cucumber beetles, Fusarium wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Ants
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Good for skin, Hair Conditioner, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antispasmodic
Antitussive, Digestive, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
CUCUMIS melo 'Super 45'
Common Name
Garden Phlox
Muskmelon
In German
Phlox
Muskmelon
In French
Phlox
Cantaloup
In Portuguese
Phlox
Melão
In Polish
Phlox
Muskmelon
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Cucurbitales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Melothrieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Garden Phlox and Muskmelon
Season and care of Garden Phlox and Muskmelon is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Phlox and Muskmelon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Muskmelon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Muskmelon is Loam while the PH of soil for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Muskmelon is Neutral.
Garden Phlox and Muskmelon Physical Information
Garden Phlox and Muskmelon physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Muskmelon height is 20.30 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Garden Phlox and Muskmelon are as follows:
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Muskmelon flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Muskmelon leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Garden Phlox and Muskmelon
Care of Garden Phlox and Muskmelon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Muskmelon pruning is done Cut old vines and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Garden Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Muskmelon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.