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
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Violet
Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
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, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antispasmodic
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
ACER rubrum
Common Name
Garden Phlox
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
In Hindi
फ्लॉक्स
लाल मेपल के पेड़
In German
Phlox
Red Maple Tree
In French
Phlox
Red Maple Tree
In Spanish
Phlox
Árbol de arce rojo
In Greek
Phlox
Red Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Phlox
Árvore de bordo vermelho
In Polish
Phlox
Red Maple Tree
In Latin
Phlox
Rubrum Maple ligno
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Garden Phlox and Red Maple Tree
Season and care of Garden Phlox and Red Maple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Phlox and Red Maple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Red Maple Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Garden Phlox and Red Maple Tree Physical Information
Garden Phlox and Red Maple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Garden Phlox and Red Maple Tree are as follows:
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
- Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Garden Phlox and Red Maple Tree
Care of Garden Phlox and Red Maple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Maple Tree pruning is done 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 Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.