Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Origin
United States, Northwestern United States, California
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Phlox adsurgens, Phlox alyssifolia, Phlox amabilis
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Habitat
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
6-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Light Blue, Pink, Red, White
Yellow, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 all suckers, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Flea beetles
Allergy
-
Arthritis, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PHLOX douglasii
PHYSALIS philadelphica
Common Name
Douglas Moss Phlox, Phlox
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
In Hindi
Phlox plant
Tomatillos
In German
Phlox Pflanze
Tomatillos
In French
plante Phlox
Tomatilles
In Spanish
planta de Phlox
Tomatillos
In Greek
φυτό phlox
Tomatillos
In Portuguese
planta Phlox
Tomatillos
In Polish
Phlox roślin
Tomatillos
In Latin
plantae Phlox
Tomatillos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Phlox and Tomatillo
Season and care of Phlox and Tomatillo is important to know. While considering everything about Phlox and Tomatillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phlox season is Spring and Summer and Tomatillo season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Phlox is Loam, Sand and for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Phlox is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Tomatillo is Neutral.
Phlox and Tomatillo Physical Information
Phlox and Tomatillo physical information is very important for comparison. Phlox height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Phlox and Tomatillo are as follows:
Phlox flower color: Light Blue, Pink, Red and White
Phlox leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
- Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Care of Phlox and Tomatillo
Care of Phlox and Tomatillo 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 Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage. In summer Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.