Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
United States, Northwestern United States, California
Types
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Phlox adsurgens, Phlox alyssifolia, Phlox amabilis
Habitat
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-7
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Blue, Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Salt, Wet Site
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
-
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Small mammals, Squirrels
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Edible Uses
-
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
-
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Pinus elliottii
PHLOX douglasii
Common Name
slash pine
Douglas Moss Phlox, Phlox
In Hindi
स्लेश पाइन
Phlox plant
In German
Schrägstrich Kiefer
Phlox Pflanze
In French
slash pine
plante Phlox
In Spanish
pino slash
planta de Phlox
In Greek
κάθετο πεύκης
φυτό phlox
In Portuguese
pinho barra
planta Phlox
In Polish
sosny ukośnik
Phlox roślin
In Latin
VULNUS pinus
plantae Phlox
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Slash Pine and Phlox
Season and care of Slash Pine and Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Slash Pine and Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand and for Phlox is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Phlox is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Slash Pine and Phlox Physical Information
Slash Pine and Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Phlox height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Slash Pine and Phlox are as follows:
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Phlox flower color: Light Blue, Pink, Red and White
- Phlox leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Slash Pine and Phlox
Care of Slash Pine and Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slash Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Slash Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.