Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Northwestern United States, California
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Phlox adsurgens, Phlox alyssifolia, Phlox amabilis
Alizes
Bumblebee Deelite
Maui Moonlight
Langport Wren
Sarah Taylor
Titan's Glory
Thornbird
Jane Phillips
Orinoco Flow
Habitat
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
gardens, Hillside, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Blue, Pink, Red, White
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves, Rhizomes, Root
Other Uses
Not Available
Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a sedative, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PHLOX douglasii
IRIS
Common Name
Douglas Moss Phlox, Phlox
Iris
In Hindi
Phlox plant
Iris
In German
Phlox Pflanze
Iris
In French
plante Phlox
Iris
In Spanish
planta de Phlox
Iris
In Portuguese
planta Phlox
Íris
In Polish
Phlox roślin
Irys
In Latin
plantae Phlox
Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ericales
Asparagales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Irideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Phlox and Iris
Season and care of Phlox and Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Phlox and Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phlox season is Spring and Summer and Iris season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Phlox is Loam, Sand and for Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Phlox is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Phlox and Iris Physical Information
Phlox and Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Phlox height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Iris height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Phlox and Iris are as follows:
Phlox flower color: Light Blue, Pink, Red and White
Phlox leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
- Iris leaf color: Not Available
Care of Phlox and Iris
Care of Phlox and Iris 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 Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning. In summer Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.