Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, North America
Texas
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Not Available
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Alternate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Rabbits
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Phlox paniculata 'Sherbet Cocktail'
OENOTHERA mexicana
Common Name
Hybrid Phlox, Sherbet Cocktail Garden Phlox
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
In Hindi
Hybrid Phlox
Mexican primrose
In German
Hybrid Phlox
Rosa Nachtkerze
In French
Phlox Hybrid
Mexican primrose
In Spanish
Phlox híbrido
Primrose mexicana
In Greek
υβριδικά Phlox
Μεξικού Primrose
In Portuguese
Phlox híbrido
Mexican Primrose
In Polish
Hybrydowy Phlox
Mexican Primrose
In Latin
Hybrid Phlox
Mexicanus Primrose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Hybrid Phlox and Mexican primrose
Season and care of Hybrid Phlox and Mexican primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Hybrid Phlox and Mexican primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hybrid Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mexican primrose season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hybrid Phlox is Loam and for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hybrid Phlox is Neutral and for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline.
Hybrid Phlox and Mexican primrose Physical Information
Hybrid Phlox and Mexican primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Hybrid Phlox height is 65.00 cm and width 55.00 cm whereas Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Hybrid Phlox and Mexican primrose are as follows:
Hybrid Phlox flower color: Pink and Lavender
Hybrid Phlox leaf color: Dark Green
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
- Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Hybrid Phlox and Mexican primrose
Care of Hybrid Phlox and Mexican primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hybrid Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Mexican primrose 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 Mexican primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.