Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
United States, Northwestern United States, California
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Phlox adsurgens, Phlox alyssifolia, Phlox amabilis
it is a type of oleander
Habitat
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
coastal environs, disturbed sites, old gardens, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas, waterways
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
9-15
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
Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Green, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
Needs watering once a week, Water Deeply
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
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
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
-
Bacteria, fungus, Insects
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
-
Allergy
-
Phytodermatitis, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Part of Plant Used
-
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
For making oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
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, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHLOX douglasii
THEVETIA peruviana
Common Name
Douglas Moss Phlox, Phlox
Yellow Oleander, Lucky Nut
In Hindi
Phlox plant
पीला कनेर
In German
Phlox Pflanze
Gelbe Oleander
In French
plante Phlox
Oleander Jaune
In Spanish
planta de Phlox
Oleander amarillo
In Greek
φυτό phlox
κίτρινη πικροδάφνη
In Portuguese
planta Phlox
Oleander amarelo
In Polish
Phlox roślin
żółta Oleander
In Latin
plantae Phlox
Yellow haurit Cleander
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Gentianales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Phlox and Yellow Oleander
Season and care of Phlox and Yellow Oleander is important to know. While considering everything about Phlox and Yellow Oleander Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phlox season is Spring and Summer and Yellow Oleander season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Phlox is Loam, Sand and for Yellow Oleander is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Phlox is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Yellow Oleander is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Phlox and Yellow Oleander Physical Information
Phlox and Yellow Oleander physical information is very important for comparison. Phlox height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Yellow Oleander height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Phlox and Yellow Oleander are as follows:
Phlox flower color: Light Blue, Pink, Red and White
Phlox leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Yellow Oleander flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Peach
- Yellow Oleander leaf color: Green
Care of Phlox and Yellow Oleander
Care of Phlox and Yellow Oleander 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 Yellow Oleander pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Oleander needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.