Phlox

Duranta

About Phlox and Duranta

Phlox

Duranta

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Annual

Type

Perennial

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

United States, Northwestern United States, California

Southeastern United States, Central America, South America

Types

Phlox adsurgens, Phlox alyssifolia, Phlox amabilis

Skyflower

Number of Varieties

13636

0 40000

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Habitat

Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands

Coastal Regions, Rocky areas, Sandy areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-79-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-5

Sunset Zone

3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18

21,22

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Arching/Fountain-shaped

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

243.84 cm100.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

91.44 cm50.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Blue, Pink, Red, White

White, Lavender, Blue Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

White, Yellow, Orange

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green, Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green, Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green, Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Arrowhead

Small elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting

Seperation

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Insects, Mealybugs, Nematodes

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects

Bugs, Insects

Allergy

drowsiness, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PHLOX douglasii

DURANTA

Common Name

Douglas Moss Phlox, Phlox

Golden Dewdrop, Pigeon berry

In Hindi

Phlox plant

Duranta

In German

Phlox Pflanze

Duranta

In French

plante Phlox

Duranta

In Spanish

planta de Phlox

Duranta

In Greek

φυτό phlox

Duranta

In Portuguese

planta Phlox

Duranta

In Polish

Phlox roślin

Duranta

In Latin

plantae Phlox

Duranta

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Lamiales

Family

Polemoniaceae

Verbenaceae

Genus

Phlox

Duranta

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

6717

1 27800

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Properties of Phlox and Duranta

Wondering what are the properties of Phlox and Duranta? We provide you with everything About Phlox and Duranta. Phlox has thorns and Duranta doesn't have thorns. Also Phlox does not have fragrant flowers. Phlox has allergic reactions like and Duranta has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Phlox and Duranta and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Phlox and Duranta

Season and care of Phlox and Duranta is important to know. While considering everything about Phlox and Duranta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phlox season is Spring and Summer and Duranta season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Phlox is Loam, Sand and for Duranta is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Phlox is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Duranta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Phlox and Duranta Physical Information

Phlox and Duranta physical information is very important for comparison. Phlox height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Duranta height is 100.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Phlox and Duranta are as follows:

Phlox flower color: Light Blue, Pink, Red and White
Phlox leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Duranta flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Duranta leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Phlox and Duranta

Care of Phlox and Duranta 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 Duranta pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Duranta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.