Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
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Habitat
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
Rocky areas, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
Sunset Zone
-
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
White, Blue, Purple, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Needle like
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs more water during establishment, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune in summer
Fertilizers
Fertilize when new
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Caterpillars, Crown rot, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust, Southern blight, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Cutflower, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SPINACIA oleracea
Phlox subulata
Common Name
Spinach
Creeping Phlox
In Hindi
पालक
जीव एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Spinat
kriechend Phlox
In French
Épinards
phlox rampant
In Spanish
Espinacas
rastrero phlox
In Greek
Σπανάκι
υφέρπουσα phlox
In Portuguese
Espinafre
rastejar phlox
In Polish
Szpinak
pełzanie floks
In Latin
Spinach
Phlox serpentium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Solanales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
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Season and Care of Spinach and Creeping Phlox
Season and care of Spinach and Creeping Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Spinach and Creeping Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spinach season is and Creeping Phlox season is . The type of soil for Spinach is Loam, Sand and for Creeping Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline and for Creeping Phlox is Acidic, Neutral.
Spinach and Creeping Phlox Physical Information
Spinach and Creeping Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Creeping Phlox height is 10.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Spinach and Creeping Phlox are as follows:
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Creeping Phlox flower color: White, Blue, Purple and Pink
- Creeping Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Spinach and Creeping Phlox
Care of Spinach and Creeping Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Creeping Phlox pruning is done Prune after flowering and Prune in summer. In summer Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Creeping Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.