Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Fruit
Origin
California, Northwestern United States, United States
Southeastern Asia, Japan
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Clementines, dancy, fallglo, lee
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rich Woods
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Purple, Pink, Purple, Reddish Plum, White
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established, 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 Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
20-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Aphids, Beetles, Earwigs, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Beetles, Birds, Butterflies, Insects, Leaf Hoppers, Rabbits
Allergy
Mild Allergen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Aging, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Phlox amplifolia
CITRUS reticulata 'Armstrong'
Common Name
Phlox amplifolia
Armstrong Tangerine, Tangerine
In Hindi
Phlox amplifolia
संतरा
In German
Phlox amplifolia
Mandarine
In French
Phlox amplifolia
mandarine
In Spanish
Phlox amplifolia
mandarina
In Greek
Phlox amplifolia
μανταρίνι
In Portuguese
Phlox amplifolia
tangerina
In Polish
Phlox amplifolia
mandarynka
In Latin
Phlox amplifolia
Tangerine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phlocideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Phlox amplifolia and Tangerine
Season and care of Phlox amplifolia and Tangerine is important to know. While considering everything about Phlox amplifolia and Tangerine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phlox amplifolia season is Spring and Tangerine season is Spring. The type of soil for Phlox amplifolia is Loam and for Tangerine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Phlox amplifolia is Neutral and for Tangerine is Acidic, Neutral.
Phlox amplifolia and Tangerine Physical Information
Phlox amplifolia and Tangerine physical information is very important for comparison. Phlox amplifolia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Tangerine height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Phlox amplifolia and Tangerine are as follows:
Phlox amplifolia flower color: Light Purple, Pink, Purple, Reddish Plum and White
Phlox amplifolia leaf color: Green
Tangerine flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Tangerine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Phlox amplifolia and Tangerine
Care of Phlox amplifolia and Tangerine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Phlox amplifolia pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Tangerine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning. In summer Phlox amplifolia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tangerine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.