Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Northwestern United States, California
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Types
Phlox adsurgens, Phlox alyssifolia, Phlox amabilis
Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass
Habitat
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
9-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Blue, Pink, Red, White
Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
-
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
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Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
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Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHLOX douglasii
EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'
Common Name
Douglas Moss Phlox, Phlox
Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush
In Hindi
Phlox plant
एमु बुश
In German
Phlox Pflanze
Emu Bush
In French
plante Phlox
Emu Bush
In Spanish
planta de Phlox
Emu Bush
In Greek
φυτό phlox
emu Μπους
In Portuguese
planta Phlox
Emu de Bush
In Polish
Phlox roślin
Emu Bush
In Latin
plantae Phlox
Emu Bush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Myoporaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots