Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin, North America
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Rabbits
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Food for animals
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Phlox paniculata 'Sherbet Cocktail'
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Hybrid Phlox, Sherbet Cocktail Garden Phlox
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
Hybrid Phlox
पेकॉन
In German
Hybrid Phlox
Pekannuss
In French
Phlox Hybrid
Pacanier
In Spanish
Phlox híbrido
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
υβριδικά Phlox
Pecan
In Portuguese
Phlox híbrido
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Hybrydowy Phlox
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
Hybrid Phlox
Pecan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Juglandales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Hybrid Phlox and Pecan
Season and care of Hybrid Phlox and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Hybrid Phlox and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hybrid Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hybrid Phlox is Loam and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Hybrid Phlox is Neutral and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Hybrid Phlox and Pecan Physical Information
Hybrid Phlox and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Hybrid Phlox height is 65.00 cm and width 55.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Hybrid Phlox and Pecan are as follows:
Hybrid Phlox flower color: Pink and Lavender
Hybrid Phlox leaf color: Dark Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Hybrid Phlox and Pecan
Care of Hybrid Phlox and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hybrid Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Hybrid Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.