Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Northwestern United States, California
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Phlox adsurgens, Phlox alyssifolia, Phlox amabilis
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Habitat
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Light Blue, Pink, Red, White
Orange, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Lime Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
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
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
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
-
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
-
Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
-
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PHLOX douglasii
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
Common Name
Douglas Moss Phlox, Phlox
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
In Hindi
Phlox plant
ट्यूलिप पेड़
In German
Phlox Pflanze
Tulpenbaum
In French
plante Phlox
tulipier
In Spanish
planta de Phlox
árbol de tulipán
In Greek
φυτό phlox
δέντρο τουλίπα
In Portuguese
planta Phlox
árvore de tulipa
In Polish
Phlox roślin
tulipanowiec
In Latin
plantae Phlox
Tulipa arbore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Magnoliales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Phlox and Tulip Tree
Season and care of Phlox and Tulip Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Phlox and Tulip Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phlox season is Spring and Summer and Tulip Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Phlox is Loam, Sand and for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Phlox is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Phlox and Tulip Tree Physical Information
Phlox and Tulip Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Phlox height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Phlox and Tulip Tree are as follows:
Phlox flower color: Light Blue, Pink, Red and White
Phlox leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
- Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Phlox and Tulip Tree
Care of Phlox and Tulip 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 Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches. In summer Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.