Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Perennial
  
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
  
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
  
Types
Not Available
  
Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, hedge rows, Shady Edge
  
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-3
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Pink, Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Pale White
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy, Dark Red
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
  
Oblong
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Not Available
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Not Available
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Not Available
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring
  
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Medium
  
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Adequately
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Not Available
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Not Available
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial 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
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge
  
Aging, Antispasmodic
  
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil, Fruits
  
Leaves
  
Other Uses
Charcoal, Used as a dye, Used to make baskets
  
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Sometimes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
  
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
CORNUS racemosa
  
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
  
Common Name
Dogwood, Bloodtwig dogwood
  
Garden Phlox
  
In Hindi
Gray Dogwood
  
फ्लॉक्स
  
In German
Cornus racemosa
  
Phlox
  
In French
Gray Dogwood
  
Phlox
  
In Spanish
Cornus racemosa
  
Phlox
  
In Greek
Gray Dogwood
  
Phlox
  
In Portuguese
Gray Dogwood
  
Phlox
  
In Polish
Gray Dogwood
  
Phlox
  
In Latin
Gray Dogwood
  
Phlox
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Spermatophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cornales
  
Solanales
  
Family
Cornaceae
  
Polemoniaceae
  
Genus
Cornus
  
Phlox
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Gray Dogwood and Garden Phlox
Season and care of Gray Dogwood and Garden Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Gray Dogwood and Garden Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gray Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Garden Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Gray Dogwood is Not Available and for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gray Dogwood is Not Available and for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gray Dogwood and Garden Phlox Physical Information
Gray Dogwood and Garden Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Gray Dogwood height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Gray Dogwood and Garden Phlox are as follows:
Gray Dogwood flower color: White
Gray Dogwood leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
- Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Gray Dogwood and Garden Phlox
Care of Gray Dogwood and Garden Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gray Dogwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Garden Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gray Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Garden Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.