Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Origin
United States, Northwestern United States, California
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Phlox adsurgens, Phlox alyssifolia, Phlox amabilis
Fernleaf, Superdukat
Habitat
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Blue, Pink, Red, White
Yellow, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
Do Not over Water, Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Bugs, Insects
Allergy
-
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Dysentry, Immunity, Indigestion, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PHLOX douglasii
ANETHUM graveolens
Common Name
Douglas Moss Phlox, Phlox
Dill
In Hindi
Phlox plant
डिल प्लांट
In German
Phlox Pflanze
Dill Pflanze
In French
plante Phlox
Dill usine
In Spanish
planta de Phlox
Dill Planta
In Greek
φυτό phlox
άνηθο φυτών
In Portuguese
planta Phlox
Dill Vegetal
In Polish
Phlox roślin
Dill roślin
In Latin
plantae Phlox
Planta ingratis voratrinis dispensatur
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Phlox and Dill
Season and care of Phlox and Dill is important to know. While considering everything about Phlox and Dill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phlox season is Spring and Summer and Dill season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Phlox is Loam, Sand and for Dill is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Phlox is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Dill is Neutral.
Phlox and Dill Physical Information
Phlox and Dill physical information is very important for comparison. Phlox height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Dill height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Phlox and Dill are as follows:
Phlox flower color: Light Blue, Pink, Red and White
Phlox leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
- Dill leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Care of Phlox and Dill
Care of Phlox and Dill 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 Dill pruning is done 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 Dill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.