Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin, North America
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Not Available
Banks, Lake Sides, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
White
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Brown, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division
Cuttings, Divison, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Rabbits
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as Ornamental plant
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Phlox paniculata 'Sherbet Cocktail'
CORNUS amomum
Common Name
Hybrid Phlox, Sherbet Cocktail Garden Phlox
silky cornel
In Hindi
Hybrid Phlox
Kinnikinnick
In German
Hybrid Phlox
Kinnikinnick
In French
Phlox Hybrid
Kinnikinnick
In Spanish
Phlox híbrido
Kinnikinnick
In Greek
υβριδικά Phlox
Kinnikinnick
In Portuguese
Phlox híbrido
Kinnikinnick
In Polish
Hybrydowy Phlox
Kinnikinnick
In Latin
Hybrid Phlox
Kinnikinnick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hybrid Phlox and Kinnikinnick
Season and care of Hybrid Phlox and Kinnikinnick is important to know. While considering everything about Hybrid Phlox and Kinnikinnick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hybrid Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kinnikinnick season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hybrid Phlox is Loam and for Kinnikinnick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hybrid Phlox is Neutral and for Kinnikinnick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hybrid Phlox and Kinnikinnick Physical Information
Hybrid Phlox and Kinnikinnick physical information is very important for comparison. Hybrid Phlox height is 65.00 cm and width 55.00 cm whereas Kinnikinnick height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Hybrid Phlox and Kinnikinnick are as follows:
Hybrid Phlox flower color: Pink and Lavender
Hybrid Phlox leaf color: Dark Green
Kinnikinnick flower color: Ivory
- Kinnikinnick leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Hybrid Phlox and Kinnikinnick
Care of Hybrid Phlox and Kinnikinnick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hybrid Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Kinnikinnick pruning is done 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 Kinnikinnick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.