Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
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
Elegance , Maiden
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Violet
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antispasmodic
Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
extracted oil
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
Common Name
Garden Phlox
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
In Hindi
फ्लॉक्स
regal geranium
In German
Phlox
Regal Geranie
In French
Phlox
geranium royale
In Spanish
Phlox
geranio regia
In Greek
Phlox
regal geranium
In Portuguese
Phlox
gerânio régio
In Polish
Phlox
regal geranium
In Latin
Phlox
regal geranium
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Geraniales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Not Available
Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Unknown
Season and Care of Garden Phlox and Regal Geranium
Season and care of Garden Phlox and Regal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Phlox and Regal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Regal Geranium season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Regal Geranium is Loam while the PH of soil for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Garden Phlox and Regal Geranium Physical Information
Garden Phlox and Regal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Garden Phlox and Regal Geranium are as follows:
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Regal Geranium flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red and Violet
- Regal Geranium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Garden Phlox and Regal Geranium
Care of Garden Phlox and Regal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Garden Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Regal Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.