Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual and Perennial
  
Type
Herbs
  
Perennial
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
United States, Northwestern United States, California
  
Types
Not Available
  
Phlox adsurgens, Phlox alyssifolia, Phlox amabilis
  
Habitat
Grassland, Open scrub, Rocky areas
  
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
  
5-7
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-6
  
7-5
  
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Ivory
  
Light Blue, Pink, Red, White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Arrowhead
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
  
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
  
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
Aphids, Cutworms, Mint rust, Spider mites, Thripes
  
Not Available
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
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
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Bloating, Bronchitis, Cough, Cramps, Croup, Gastrointestinal disorders, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Urinary tract problems
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Not Available
  
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
  
Not Available
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Insignificant
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Botanical Name
ORIGANUM x majoricum
  
PHLOX douglasii
  
Common Name
Hardy Marjoram, Italian Oregano
  
Douglas Moss Phlox, Phlox
  
In Hindi
इतालवी अजवायन की पत्ती
  
Phlox plant
  
In German
Italienisch Oregano
  
Phlox Pflanze
  
In French
italien origan
  
plante Phlox
  
In Spanish
orégano italiano
  
planta de Phlox
  
In Greek
ιταλικά Ρίγανη
  
φυτό phlox
  
In Portuguese
Italiano Oregano
  
planta Phlox
  
In Polish
włoski Oregano
  
Phlox roślin
  
In Latin
Italian Oregano
  
plantae Phlox
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Ericales
  
Family
Lamiaceae
  
Polemoniaceae
  
Genus
Origanum
  
Phlox
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Italian Oregano and Phlox
Season and care of Italian Oregano and Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Italian Oregano and Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Italian Oregano season is Summer and Fall and Phlox season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Italian Oregano is Loam, Sand and for Phlox is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Italian Oregano is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Phlox is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Italian Oregano and Phlox Physical Information
Italian Oregano and Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Italian Oregano height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Phlox height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Italian Oregano and Phlox are as follows:
Italian Oregano flower color: White and Ivory
Italian Oregano leaf color: Green
Phlox flower color: Light Blue, Pink, Red and White
- Phlox leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Italian Oregano and Phlox
Care of Italian Oregano and Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Italian Oregano pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Italian Oregano 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.