Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
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
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Magenta, Rose, Light Green, Violet
Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Magenta, Rose, Violet
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, very little fertilizers at a time
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Used to establish native woodland
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Piles
Aging, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used in construction
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
Common Name
Ant Tree, Long John
Garden Phlox
In Hindi
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
फ्लॉक्स
In German
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Phlox
In French
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Phlox
In Spanish
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Phlox
In Greek
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Phlox
In Portuguese
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Phlox
In Polish
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Phlox
In Latin
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Phlox
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Solanales
Family
Polygonaceae
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 TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Garden Phlox
Season and care of TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Garden Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Garden Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. TRIPLARIS cumingiana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Garden Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for TRIPLARIS cumingiana is Loam and for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for TRIPLARIS cumingiana is Acidic, Neutral and for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Garden Phlox Physical Information
TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Garden Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. TRIPLARIS cumingiana height is 1,680.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Garden Phlox are as follows:
TRIPLARIS cumingiana flower color: White, Magenta, Rose, Light Green and Violet
TRIPLARIS cumingiana leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
- Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Garden Phlox
Care of TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Garden Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. TRIPLARIS cumingiana pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches and Garden Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer TRIPLARIS cumingiana needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Garden Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.