Life Span
Annual and Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Tree
  
Origin
United States, Northwestern United States, California
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Phlox adsurgens, Phlox alyssifolia, Phlox amabilis
  
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
  
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
  
6-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
7-5
  
10-6
  
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
  
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Blue, Pink, Red, White
  
Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Green, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Dark Green, Burgundy
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Dark Green, Burgundy
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Burgundy, Dark Red
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
  
Cylindrical
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Summer, Late Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
  
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
  
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
allergic reaction, Asthma
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Insignificant
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
  
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
  
Other Uses
Not Available
  
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
  
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, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
PHLOX douglasii
  
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
  
Common Name
Douglas Moss Phlox, Phlox
  
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
  
In Hindi
Phlox plant
  
क्रेप मेहंदी
  
In German
Phlox Pflanze
  
Crapemyrtle
  
In French
plante Phlox
  
Crapemyrtle
  
In Spanish
planta de Phlox
  
Crapemyrtle
  
In Greek
φυτό phlox
  
Crapemyrtle
  
In Portuguese
planta Phlox
  
Crapemyrtle
  
In Polish
Phlox roślin
  
Crapemyrtle
  
In Latin
plantae Phlox
  
Crapemyrtle
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Spermatophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Ericales
  
Myrtales
  
Family
Polemoniaceae
  
Lythraceae
  
Genus
Phlox
  
Lagerstroemia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Lagerstroemieae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Lagerstroemieae
  
Season and Care of Phlox and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Phlox and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Phlox and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phlox season is Spring and Summer and Crapemyrtle season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Phlox is Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Phlox is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Phlox and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Phlox and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Phlox height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Phlox and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Phlox flower color: Light Blue, Pink, Red and White
Phlox leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Phlox and Crapemyrtle
Care of Phlox and Crapemyrtle 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 Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.