Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Tree
  
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
  
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
  
Types
Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
  
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
7-1
  
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,000.00 cm
  
40
Minimum Width
1,220.00 cm
  
14
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink, Violet
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Green, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Copper
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblong
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
All year
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, 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
  
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Budding, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
  
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Adequately
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
  
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
  
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Frost
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Showy
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
  
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
  
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
  
Good for skin and hair
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antispasmodic
  
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Fruits, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
  
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Container, Groundcover
  
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
  
Myristica fragrans
  
Common Name
Garden Phlox
  
Nutmeg
  
In Hindi
फ्लॉक्स
  
जायफल
  
In German
Phlox
  
Muskatnuss
  
In French
Phlox
  
noix de muscade
  
In Spanish
Phlox
  
nuez moscada
  
In Greek
Phlox
  
μοσχοκάρυδο
  
In Portuguese
Phlox
  
noz-moscada
  
In Polish
Phlox
  
gałka muszkatołowa
  
In Latin
Phlox
  
nutmeg
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Spermatophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Solanales
  
Magnoliales
  
Family
Polemoniaceae
  
Poaceae
  
Genus
Phlox
  
Myristica
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Myrteae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Myrtoideae
  
Season and Care of Garden Phlox and Nutmeg
Season and care of Garden Phlox and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Phlox and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Nutmeg season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Garden Phlox and Nutmeg Physical Information
Garden Phlox and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Garden Phlox and Nutmeg are as follows:
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
- Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Garden Phlox and Nutmeg
Care of Garden Phlox and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Garden Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.