Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Northwestern United States, California
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Phlox adsurgens, Phlox alyssifolia, Phlox amabilis
Juglans nigra
Habitat
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
bottomlands, Moist woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
4-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Blue, Pink, Red, White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in early spring, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply NPK fertilizer at the ratio of 6-24-24
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Anaphylaxis, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Coronary diseases, Cures constipation, Diarrhea, Diphtheria, High cholestrol, Immunity, Intestinal worms, Leukemia, Skin wounds, Sore throat, Syphilis, Use as a gargle
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PHLOX douglasii
JUGLANS nigra
Common Name
Douglas Moss Phlox, Phlox
Black Walnut
In Hindi
Phlox plant
काले अखरोट के पेड़
In German
Phlox Pflanze
Schwarz Walnussbaum
In French
plante Phlox
Noir noyer
In Spanish
planta de Phlox
nogal negro
In Greek
φυτό phlox
Μαύρη καρυδιά
In Portuguese
planta Phlox
nogueira preta
In Polish
Phlox roślin
Czarny orzech drzewo
In Latin
plantae Phlox
Niger walnut tree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Juglandales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Phlox and Black Walnut
Season and care of Phlox and Black Walnut is important to know. While considering everything about Phlox and Black Walnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phlox season is Spring and Summer and Black Walnut season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Phlox is Loam, Sand and for Black Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Phlox is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Black Walnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Phlox and Black Walnut Physical Information
Phlox and Black Walnut physical information is very important for comparison. Phlox height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Black Walnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm. The color specification of Phlox and Black Walnut are as follows:
Phlox flower color: Light Blue, Pink, Red and White
Phlox leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Black Walnut flower color: Yellow green
- Black Walnut leaf color: Green
Care of Phlox and Black Walnut
Care of Phlox and Black Walnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Black Walnut pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Walnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.