Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
United States, Northwestern United States, California
Types
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Phlox adsurgens, Phlox alyssifolia, Phlox amabilis
Habitat
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Light Blue, Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Culinary use
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ABUTILON pictum
PHLOX douglasii
Common Name
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
Douglas Moss Phlox, Phlox
In Hindi
भारतीय मैलो
Phlox plant
In German
indische Malve
Phlox Pflanze
In French
Mallow indienne
plante Phlox
In Spanish
malva india
planta de Phlox
In Greek
Ινδικό Μολόχα
φυτό phlox
In Portuguese
Mallow indiana
planta Phlox
In Polish
Indyjski Mallow
Phlox roślin
In Latin
vitifolium
plantae Phlox
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Mallow and Phlox
Season and care of Indian Mallow and Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Mallow and Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Phlox is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Phlox is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Indian Mallow and Phlox Physical Information
Indian Mallow and Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Phlox height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Indian Mallow and Phlox are as follows:
Indian Mallow flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper and Bronze
Indian Mallow leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Phlox flower color: Light Blue, Pink, Red and White
- Phlox leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Indian Mallow and Phlox
Care of Indian Mallow and Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed and Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.