Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Origin
United States, Northwestern United States, California
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
Phlox adsurgens, Phlox alyssifolia, Phlox amabilis
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Habitat
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
9-15
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Blue, Pink, Red, White
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Plum
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
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
Get enough water whenever the 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
Average
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
-
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
-
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHLOX douglasii
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
Common Name
Douglas Moss Phlox, Phlox
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
In Hindi
Phlox plant
Paperbark tree
In German
Phlox Pflanze
Paperbark tree
In French
plante Phlox
Paperbark tree
In Spanish
planta de Phlox
Paperbark tree
In Greek
φυτό phlox
Paperbark tree
In Portuguese
planta Phlox
Paperbark tree
In Polish
Phlox roślin
Paperbark tree
In Latin
plantae Phlox
Paperbark tree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Phlox and Paperbark Tree
Season and care of Phlox and Paperbark Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Phlox and Paperbark Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phlox season is Spring and Summer and Paperbark Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Phlox is Loam, Sand and for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Phlox is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Phlox and Paperbark Tree Physical Information
Phlox and Paperbark Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Phlox height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Phlox and Paperbark Tree are as follows:
Phlox flower color: Light Blue, Pink, Red and White
Phlox leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
- Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Phlox and Paperbark Tree
Care of Phlox and Paperbark Tree 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 Paperbark Tree 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 Paperbark Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.