Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata
Habitat
Ponds
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
4-8
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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lime Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Oblong
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Insects
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Constipation
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
Aging, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Leaves are used to wrap small parcels, Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Root is used as a vegetable
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
NELUMBO nucifera
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
Common Name
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
Garden Phlox
In Hindi
पवित्र कमल
फ्लॉक्स
In German
Heiliges Lotus
Phlox
In French
Lotus Sacré
Phlox
In Spanish
loto sagrado
Phlox
In Greek
ιερή Lotus
Phlox
In Portuguese
Lotus sagrado
Phlox
In Polish
Sacred Lotus
Phlox
In Latin
sacra Lotus
Phlox
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Proteales
Solanales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nelumbonaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sacred Lotus and Garden Phlox
Season and care of Sacred Lotus and Garden Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Sacred Lotus and Garden Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sacred Lotus season is Summer and Fall and Garden Phlox season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sacred Lotus is Neutral and for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sacred Lotus and Garden Phlox Physical Information
Sacred Lotus and Garden Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Sacred Lotus and Garden Phlox are as follows:
Sacred Lotus flower color: White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose and Coral
Sacred Lotus leaf color: Lime Green and Sea Green
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
- Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Sacred Lotus and Garden Phlox
Care of Sacred Lotus and Garden Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Garden Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sacred Lotus 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.