Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Grass
Origin
Hybrid origin, North America
Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
Arundo, Carrizo
Habitat
Not Available
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Rabbits
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Food for animals
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Phlox paniculata 'Sherbet Cocktail'
ARUNDO donax
Common Name
Hybrid Phlox, Sherbet Cocktail Garden Phlox
Giant Reed
In Hindi
Hybrid Phlox
नरकट
In German
Hybrid Phlox
Pfahlrohr
In French
Phlox Hybrid
Arundo donax
In Spanish
Phlox híbrido
Arundo donax
In Greek
υβριδικά Phlox
Arundo donax
In Portuguese
Phlox híbrido
Cana-do-reino
In Polish
Hybrydowy Phlox
Lasecznica trzcinowata
In Latin
Hybrid Phlox
Arundo donax
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hybrid Phlox and Giant Reed
Season and care of Hybrid Phlox and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about Hybrid Phlox and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hybrid Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hybrid Phlox is Loam and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hybrid Phlox is Neutral and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hybrid Phlox and Giant Reed Physical Information
Hybrid Phlox and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. Hybrid Phlox height is 65.00 cm and width 55.00 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Hybrid Phlox and Giant Reed are as follows:
Hybrid Phlox flower color: Pink and Lavender
Hybrid Phlox leaf color: Dark Green
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
- Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Hybrid Phlox and Giant Reed
Care of Hybrid Phlox and Giant Reed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hybrid Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Giant Reed pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hybrid Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.