Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Akia Beruin Red, Ofada Rice, Topaz
Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata
Habitat
Muddy habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
4-8
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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblong
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep plant submerged in water
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Winter
Consistently
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize the soil before planting, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Birds, fungus, Nematodes, Rats, Snails, Viruses
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Energy, High blood pressure, Skin Disorders, Swelling
Aging, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Starch, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ORYZA
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
Common Name
Rice
Garden Phlox
In Portuguese
arroz
Phlox
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Solanales
Family
Poaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Rice Plant and Garden Phlox
Season and care of Rice Plant and Garden Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Rice Plant and Garden Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rice Plant season is Summer and Fall and Garden Phlox season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Rice Plant is Clay, Loam and for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rice Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rice Plant and Garden Phlox Physical Information
Rice Plant and Garden Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Rice Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Rice Plant and Garden Phlox are as follows:
Rice Plant flower color: White
Rice Plant leaf color: Green
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
- Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Rice Plant and Garden Phlox
Care of Rice Plant and Garden Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rice Plant pruning is done No need to prune and Garden Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rice Plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Consistently. Whereas, in summer Garden Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.