Pinkroot

Garden Phlox

About Pinkroot and Garden Phlox

Pinkroot

Garden Phlox

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Perennial

Origin

North America, Europe, Africa, Asia

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada

Types

Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata

Number of Varieties

1136

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Habitat

Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks

Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-84-8

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

91.40 cm7.60 cm

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm5.10 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow

Pink, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Several shades of Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Oblong

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, From bulbs

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

Adequately

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot

Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Shallow soil, Soil Compaction

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing

allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp

Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Provides ground cover

Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids

Aging, Antispasmodic

Part of Plant Used

Leaf Stalks, Stem

Leaves

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes

Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border

Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Spigelia marilandica

PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'

Common Name

Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink

Garden Phlox

In Hindi

pinkroot

फ्लॉक्स

In German

Spigelia

Phlox

In French

Spigelia

Phlox

In Spanish

Spigelia

Phlox

In Greek

Spigelia

Phlox

In Portuguese

Spigelia

Phlox

In Polish

Spigelia

Phlox

In Latin

Spigelia

Phlox

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Spermatophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Gentianales

Solanales

Family

Loganiceae

Polemoniaceae

Genus

Spigelia

Phlox

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

60136

1 27800

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Properties of Pinkroot and Garden Phlox

Wondering what are the properties of Pinkroot and Garden Phlox? We provide you with everything About Pinkroot and Garden Phlox. Pinkroot doesn't have thorns and Garden Phlox doesn't have thorns. Also Pinkroot does not have fragrant flowers. Pinkroot has allergic reactions like Red eyes, Vomiting and wheezing and Garden Phlox has allergic reactions like Red eyes, Vomiting and wheezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pinkroot and Garden Phlox and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pinkroot and Garden Phlox

Season and care of Pinkroot and Garden Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Garden Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Garden Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Pinkroot and Garden Phlox Physical Information

Pinkroot and Garden Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Garden Phlox are as follows:

Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
Garden Phlox leaf color: Green

Care of Pinkroot and Garden Phlox

Care of Pinkroot and Garden Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Garden Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Garden Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.