Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Western United States, Canada
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Habitat
Along Railroads, Gravels, Roadsides, Rocky areas
Rocky areas, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
-
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
White, Blue, Purple, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Needle like
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Needs more water during establishment, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Dry, Sandy
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune in summer
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Nematodes, White grubs
Caterpillars, Crown rot, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust, Southern blight, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used in making tea
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Flower borders, Landscape
Cutflower, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Matricaria discoidea
Phlox subulata
Common Name
Pineapple Weed, Ray-less Dogfennel, disc mayweed, wild chamomile
Creeping Phlox
In Hindi
Pineapple Weed
जीव एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Strahlenlose Kamille
kriechend Phlox
In French
Matricaire odorante
phlox rampant
In Spanish
Pineapple Weed
rastrero phlox
In Greek
ξύλο ανανά
υφέρπουσα phlox
In Portuguese
Pineapple Weed
rastejar phlox
In Polish
Rumianek bezpromieniowy
pełzanie floks
In Latin
Pineapple Weed
Phlox serpentium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Solanales
Family
Asteraceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Pineapple Weed and Creeping Phlox
Season and care of Pineapple Weed and Creeping Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple Weed and Creeping Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple Weed season is and Creeping Phlox season is . The type of soil for Pineapple Weed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Creeping Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Pineapple Weed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Creeping Phlox is Acidic, Neutral.
Pineapple Weed and Creeping Phlox Physical Information
Pineapple Weed and Creeping Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple Weed height is 12.70 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Creeping Phlox height is 10.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Pineapple Weed and Creeping Phlox are as follows:
Pineapple Weed flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Pineapple Weed leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Creeping Phlox flower color: White, Blue, Purple and Pink
- Creeping Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Pineapple Weed and Creeping Phlox
Care of Pineapple Weed and Creeping Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple Weed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Creeping Phlox pruning is done Prune after flowering and Prune in summer. In summer Pineapple Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Creeping Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.