Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
United States, Northwestern United States, California
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Phlox adsurgens, Phlox alyssifolia, Phlox amabilis
Taonabo japonica, Cleyera ochnacea
Habitat
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
secondary forest, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
6-10
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Blue, Pink, Red, White
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Red, Bronze
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
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
Does not require lot of watering, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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 dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
-
Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Cold climate, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Asthma, Nausea, Pollen, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Provides herbal hair care, Remove blemishes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Arthritis, Eczema, Oedema
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PHLOX douglasii
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera
Common Name
Douglas Moss Phlox, Phlox
Sakaki
In Hindi
Phlox plant
Sakaki
In German
Phlox Pflanze
Sperrstrauch
In French
plante Phlox
Sakaki
In Spanish
planta de Phlox
Sakaki
In Greek
φυτό phlox
Sakaki
In Portuguese
planta Phlox
Sakaki
In Polish
Phlox roślin
Sakaki
In Latin
plantae Phlox
Sakaki
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Phlox and Sakaki
Season and care of Phlox and Sakaki is important to know. While considering everything about Phlox and Sakaki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phlox season is Spring and Summer and Sakaki season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Phlox is Loam, Sand and for Sakaki is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Phlox is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Sakaki is Acidic, Neutral.
Phlox and Sakaki Physical Information
Phlox and Sakaki physical information is very important for comparison. Phlox height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Sakaki height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Phlox and Sakaki are as follows:
Phlox flower color: Light Blue, Pink, Red and White
Phlox leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Sakaki flower color: White and Yellow
- Sakaki leaf color: Red and Bronze
Care of Phlox and Sakaki
Care of Phlox and Sakaki 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 Sakaki pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches. In summer Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sakaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.