Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata
Habitat
shrublands, tropical grasslands
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oblong
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Aging, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
Common Name
Mexican Tea
Garden Phlox
In Hindi
Dysphania ambrosioides
फ्लॉक्स
In German
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
Phlox
In Spanish
Dysphania ambrosioides
Phlox
In Greek
Μεξικού τσάι
Phlox
In Portuguese
Dysphania ambrosioides
Phlox
In Polish
Komosa piżmowa
Phlox
In Latin
Dysphania ambrosioides
Phlox
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Solanales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Dysphanieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Tea and Garden Phlox
Season and care of Mexican Tea and Garden Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Tea and Garden Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Tea season is Summer and Fall and Garden Phlox season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican Tea and Garden Phlox Physical Information
Mexican Tea and Garden Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Mexican Tea and Garden Phlox are as follows:
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
Mexican Tea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
- Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Mexican Tea and Garden Phlox
Care of Mexican Tea and Garden Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Garden Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mexican Tea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Garden Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.