Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
United States
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Rich Woods
Deep, Fertile bottom land, Hilly upland habitat, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lavender, White
Purple, Burgundy, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Copper, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Magnesium sulphate, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Malaria, Rheumatism, Urine infections, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Phlox bifida
ASIMINA triloba
Common Name
Phlox bifida, Phlox
Pawpaw
In Hindi
Phlox bifida
गंदा संयंत्र
In German
Phlox bifida
Papaya Pflanze
In French
Phlox bifida
usine de papaye
In Spanish
Phlox bifida
planta de la papaya
In Greek
Phlox bifida
φυτό pawpaw
In Portuguese
Phlox bifida
planta mamão
In Polish
Phlox bifida
pawpaw roślin
In Latin
Phlox bifida
quince herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Magnoliales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Annonaceae
Genus
Phlox
Asimina Adans
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Phlocideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Phlox bifida and Pawpaw
Season and care of Phlox bifida and Pawpaw is important to know. While considering everything about Phlox bifida and Pawpaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phlox bifida season is Spring and Pawpaw season is Spring. The type of soil for Phlox bifida is Loam and for Pawpaw is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Phlox bifida is Neutral and for Pawpaw is Acidic, Neutral.
Phlox bifida and Pawpaw Physical Information
Phlox bifida and Pawpaw physical information is very important for comparison. Phlox bifida height is 25.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Pawpaw height is 1,371.60 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Phlox bifida and Pawpaw are as follows:
Phlox bifida flower color: Lavender and White
Phlox bifida leaf color: Green
Pawpaw flower color: Purple, Burgundy and Brown
- Pawpaw leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Phlox bifida and Pawpaw
Care of Phlox bifida and Pawpaw include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Phlox bifida pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Pawpaw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Phlox bifida needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pawpaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.