Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, North America
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Damp Places, Marshy ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, 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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Onion thrips, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Rabbits
Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
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
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Phlox paniculata 'Sherbet Cocktail'
KNIPHOFIA 'Border Ballet'
Common Name
Hybrid Phlox, Sherbet Cocktail Garden Phlox
Tritoma, Wisley Blue Spring Starflower, Wisley Blue Springstar
In Hindi
Hybrid Phlox
Tritoma
In German
Hybrid Phlox
Tritoma
In French
Phlox Hybrid
Tritoma
In Spanish
Phlox híbrido
tritoma
In Greek
υβριδικά Phlox
tritoma
In Portuguese
Phlox híbrido
Tritoma
In Polish
Hybrydowy Phlox
Tritoma
In Latin
Hybrid Phlox
Trytoma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Asparagales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hybrid Phlox and Tritoma
Season and care of Hybrid Phlox and Tritoma is important to know. While considering everything about Hybrid Phlox and Tritoma Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hybrid Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tritoma season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hybrid Phlox is Loam and for Tritoma is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hybrid Phlox is Neutral and for Tritoma is Acidic, Neutral.
Hybrid Phlox and Tritoma Physical Information
Hybrid Phlox and Tritoma physical information is very important for comparison. Hybrid Phlox height is 65.00 cm and width 55.00 cm whereas Tritoma height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Hybrid Phlox and Tritoma are as follows:
Hybrid Phlox flower color: Pink and Lavender
Hybrid Phlox leaf color: Dark Green
Tritoma flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange and Pink
- Tritoma leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Hybrid Phlox and Tritoma
Care of Hybrid Phlox and Tritoma include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hybrid Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Tritoma pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Tritoma needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.