Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fern
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Hybrid origin, North America
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Cliffs, Forests, Rocky areas, Slopes
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
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
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Compound
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Rhizome division, Tubers
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Rabbits
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
along a porch, deck or patio, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Food for animals, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
DRYOPTERIS ludoviciana
Phlox paniculata 'Sherbet Cocktail'
Common Name
Southern wood fern
Hybrid Phlox, Sherbet Cocktail Garden Phlox
In Hindi
southern wood fern
Hybrid Phlox
In German
südlichen Holz fern
Hybrid Phlox
In French
sud dryoptéride
Phlox Hybrid
In Spanish
helecho de madera sur
Phlox híbrido
In Greek
νότια φτέρη ξύλο
υβριδικά Phlox
In Portuguese
samambaia de madeira do sul
Phlox híbrido
In Polish
południowej drewna paproci
Hybrydowy Phlox
In Latin
Fern australi
Hybrid Phlox
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Ericales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Southern Wood Fern and Hybrid Phlox
Season and care of Southern Wood Fern and Hybrid Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Southern Wood Fern and Hybrid Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southern Wood Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hybrid Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southern Wood Fern is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hybrid Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Southern Wood Fern is Acidic, Neutral and for Hybrid Phlox is Neutral.
Southern Wood Fern and Hybrid Phlox Physical Information
Southern Wood Fern and Hybrid Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Southern Wood Fern height is 76.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Hybrid Phlox height is 65.00 cm and width 55.00 cm. The color specification of Southern Wood Fern and Hybrid Phlox are as follows:
Southern Wood Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Southern Wood Fern leaf color: Dark Green
Hybrid Phlox flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Hybrid Phlox leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Southern Wood Fern and Hybrid Phlox
Care of Southern Wood Fern and Hybrid Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Southern Wood Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hybrid Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Southern Wood Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hybrid Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.