Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Europe, Russia
Types
Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-7
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, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Pink, Violet
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Loam, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antispasmodic
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
Primula elatior
Common Name
Garden Phlox
Oxlip, true oxlip
In German
Phlox
Hohe Schlüsselblume
In French
Phlox
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
In Spanish
Phlox
Primula elatior
In Portuguese
Phlox
Oxlip
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Garden Phlox and Oxlip
Season and care of Garden Phlox and Oxlip is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Phlox and Oxlip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Oxlip season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Oxlip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Garden Phlox and Oxlip Physical Information
Garden Phlox and Oxlip physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Garden Phlox and Oxlip are as follows:
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
- Oxlip leaf color: Green
Care of Garden Phlox and Oxlip
Care of Garden Phlox and Oxlip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Garden Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.