Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
North America
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Prairies, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Septoria leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Diarrhea, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
PHLOX paniculata
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Garden Phlox, Tall Phlox
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Fall Phlox
In German
QUICKSTICK
fall phlox
In French
QUICKSTICK
Fall Phlox
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Fall Phlox
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Fall Phlox
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Fall Phlox
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Fall Phlox
In Latin
Quickstick
Phlox cadent
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Quickstick and Fall Phlox
Season and care of Quickstick and Fall Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Fall Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Fall Phlox season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Fall Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fall Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Fall Phlox Physical Information
Quickstick and Fall Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Fall Phlox height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Fall Phlox are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Fall Phlox flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Fall Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Quickstick and Fall Phlox
Care of Quickstick and Fall Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done 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 Quickstick 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.