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
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Violet
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antispasmodic
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Garden Phlox
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
फ्लॉक्स
Red Buckeye
In German
Phlox
Red Buckeye
In French
Phlox
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Phlox
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Phlox
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Phlox
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Phlox
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Phlox
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Garden Phlox and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Garden Phlox and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Phlox and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Red Buckeye season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Garden Phlox and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Garden Phlox and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Garden Phlox and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Garden Phlox and Red Buckeye
Care of Garden Phlox and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Garden Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.