Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Turkey
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
hedge rows, Woodlands
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Aging, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Carpinus betulus
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
Common Name
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
Garden Phlox
In German
Hainbuche
Phlox
In Portuguese
choupo-branco
Phlox
In Latin
Item carpinus
Phlox
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Coryloideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Hornbeam and Garden Phlox
Season and care of Hornbeam and Garden Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Hornbeam and Garden Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Garden Phlox season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hornbeam is Loam and for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hornbeam and Garden Phlox Physical Information
Hornbeam and Garden Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Hornbeam and Garden Phlox are as follows:
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
- Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Hornbeam and Garden Phlox
Care of Hornbeam and Garden Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hornbeam pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Hornbeam 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.
