Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants
Origin
Asia, Australia, Europe, North Africa
Hybrid origin, North America
Types
Chinese Privet, Amur Privet, Regal Border Privet
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Prairies, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Late Autumn, Late Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Autumn
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Clearwing Moth, Eriophyid mite, Mites, Scale, Scale insects, Spider mites
Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Septoria leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, Respiratory problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Restores Hair Colour
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, Chronic fatigue, Cold, constipation, Fever, Headache, Heart problems, Immunity, Insomnia, Liver problems, Swelling, treating tumours
Diarrhea, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Landscape
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Ligustrum vulgare
PHLOX paniculata
Common Name
Privet
Garden Phlox, Tall Phlox
In Hindi
Privet
Fall Phlox
In German
Liguster
fall phlox
In French
Troène
Fall Phlox
In Spanish
Ligustrum
Fall Phlox
In Greek
αγριομύρτια
Fall Phlox
In Portuguese
Ligustrum
Fall Phlox
In Polish
ligustr
Fall Phlox
In Latin
privet
Phlox cadent
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Solanales
Family
Oleaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Oleeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Privet and Fall Phlox
Season and care of Privet and Fall Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Privet and Fall Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Privet season is Late Autumn and Late Winter and Fall Phlox season is Late Autumn and Late Winter. The type of soil for Privet is Loam and for Fall Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Privet is Acidic, Neutral and for Fall Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Privet and Fall Phlox Physical Information
Privet and Fall Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Privet height is 350.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Fall Phlox height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Privet and Fall Phlox are as follows:
Care of Privet and Fall Phlox
Care of Privet and Fall Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Privet pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fall Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Privet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fall Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.