Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
United States
Japan
Habitat
Rich Woods
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lavender, White
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
-
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
-
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Phlox bifida
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
Phlox bifida, Phlox
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In Hindi
Phlox bifida
sasanqua
In German
Phlox bifida
sasanqua
In French
Phlox bifida
sasanqua
In Spanish
Phlox bifida
sasanqua
In Greek
Phlox bifida
sasanqua
In Portuguese
Phlox bifida
Sasankya
In Polish
Phlox bifida
Sasankya
In Latin
Phlox bifida
Sasankya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
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Season and Care of Phlox bifida and Sasanqua
Season and care of Phlox bifida and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Phlox bifida and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phlox bifida season is Spring and Sasanqua season is Spring. The type of soil for Phlox bifida is Loam and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Phlox bifida is Neutral and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Phlox bifida and Sasanqua Physical Information
Phlox bifida and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Phlox bifida height is 25.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Phlox bifida and Sasanqua are as follows:
Phlox bifida flower color: Lavender and White
Phlox bifida leaf color: Green
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
- Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Phlox bifida and Sasanqua
Care of Phlox bifida and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Phlox bifida pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Phlox bifida needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.