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
Types
Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
Cultivated Beds, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-11
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Violet
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Sandy Brown, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Long slender
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Soil test crop response correlation (STCR) based integrated fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Curvularia blotch, Downy mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antispasmodic
Antioxidants, Appetizer, Heart problems, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Animal Feed, Fibre, Food for animals
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
PENNISETUM glaucum
Common Name
Garden Phlox
Millet, Pearl Millet
In German
Phlox
Perlhirse
In French
Phlox
Perle Millet
In Spanish
Phlox
El mijo perla
In Greek
Phlox
μαργαριτάρι Κεχρί
In Portuguese
Phlox
milheto
In Polish
Phlox
Pearl Millet
In Latin
Phlox
Pearl milium
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Solanales
Cyperales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Paniceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Garden Phlox and Pearl Millet
Season and care of Garden Phlox and Pearl Millet is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Phlox and Pearl Millet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Pearl Millet season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pearl Millet is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pearl Millet is Neutral, Alkaline.
Garden Phlox and Pearl Millet Physical Information
Garden Phlox and Pearl Millet physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Pearl Millet height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Garden Phlox and Pearl Millet are as follows:
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Pearl Millet flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Pearl Millet leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Garden Phlox and Pearl Millet
Care of Garden Phlox and Pearl Millet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pearl Millet pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Garden Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pearl Millet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.