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
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-13
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Violet
Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Red, Copper
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Oval to egg shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Spores
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter, Prune for shortening long shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antispasmodic
Detoxification, Hormonal Balancing, Liver problems, Obesity, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa
Common Name
Garden Phlox
Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,
In German
Phlox
Königinblume
In French
Phlox
lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa
In Spanish
Phlox
Banabá Plant
In Greek
Phlox
Lagerstroemia speciosa
In Portuguese
Phlox
Resedá-gigante
In Polish
Phlox
Lagerstremia wspaniała
In Latin
Phlox
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Phlox
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Garden Phlox and Pride of India
Season and care of Garden Phlox and Pride of India is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Phlox and Pride of India Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Pride of India season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pride of India is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pride of India is Acidic, Neutral.
Garden Phlox and Pride of India Physical Information
Garden Phlox and Pride of India physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Pride of India height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Garden Phlox and Pride of India are as follows:
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Garden Phlox and Pride of India
Care of Garden Phlox and Pride of India include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pride of India pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter and Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Garden Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pride of India needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.