Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Northwestern United States, California
China
Types
Phlox adsurgens, Phlox alyssifolia, Phlox amabilis
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
4-8
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Light Blue, Pink, Red, White
Yellow green, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Salt, 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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Drought Tolerant, 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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
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
Botanical Name
PHLOX douglasii
AILANTHUS altissima
Common Name
Douglas Moss Phlox, Phlox
Tree-of-Heaven
In Hindi
Phlox plant
कल्पवृक्ष
In German
Phlox Pflanze
Baum des Himmels
In French
plante Phlox
Arbre de paradis
In Spanish
planta de Phlox
Arbol del Cielo
In Greek
φυτό phlox
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
In Portuguese
planta Phlox
Árvore do céu
In Polish
Phlox roślin
Drzewo Nieba
In Latin
plantae Phlox
Lignum de caelo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Sapindales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Simaroubaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Phlox and Tree-of-Heaven
Season and care of Phlox and Tree-of-Heaven is important to know. While considering everything about Phlox and Tree-of-Heaven Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phlox season is Spring and Summer and Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Phlox is Loam, Sand and for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Phlox is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Phlox and Tree-of-Heaven Physical Information
Phlox and Tree-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. Phlox height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Phlox and Tree-of-Heaven are as follows:
Phlox flower color: Light Blue, Pink, Red and White
Phlox leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
- Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Care of Phlox and Tree-of-Heaven
Care of Phlox and Tree-of-Heaven 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 Tree-of-Heaven pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, 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 Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water.