Monday, April 29, 2013

Phlox speciosa


Phlox speciosa scientific classification

Phlox douglasii belongs to the Phlox genus, Polemoniaceae family and Ericales order.

Phlox speciosa name

It is also known as showy phlox.

Phlox speciosa geographic location

It is native to North America.

Phlox speciosa structure

It is an perennial plant. It can grow up to 40cm.

Phlox speciosa leaves

It has green leaves. They are lance shaped leaves.

Phlox speciosa flower

It has white or pink flowers. It has heart shaped petals.

Monday, April 8, 2013

Phlox douglasii


Phlox douglasii scientific classification

Phlox douglasii belongs to the Phlox genus, Polemoniaceae family and Ericales order.

Phlox douglasii name

It is also known as phlox caespitosa and phlox crackerjack.

Phlox douglasii geographic location

It is native to North America.

Phlox douglasii structure

It is an evergreen perennial plant. It can grow up to 10cm.

Phlox douglasii leaves

It has green leaves. They are simple shaped leaves.

Phlox douglasii flower

It has purple flowers.

Phlox douglasii soil

It prefers well drained soil.

Phlox douglasii propagation

It can be propagated through seeds or cuttings.

Phlox douglasii uses

It can be used as a ground cover plant.

Saturday, February 2, 2013

Phlox stolonifera


Phlox stolonifera scientific classification

Phlox longifolia belongs to the Phlox genus, Polemoniaceae family and Ericales order.

Phlox stolonifera name

It is also known as creeping phlox.

Phlox stolonifera geographic location

It is native to North America.

Phlox stolonifera structure

It is a perennial plant. It can grow up to 10 inches.

Phlox stolonifera leaves

It has green leaves. They are ovate shaped leaves.

Phlox stolonifera flower

It has pink, purple or white flowers.

Phlox stolonifera soil

It prefers well drained soil.

Phlox stolonifera propagation

It can be propagated through seeds or cuttings.

Phlox stolonifera uses

It can be used as a ground cover plant.

Monday, January 7, 2013

Phlox longifolia

Phlox longifolia scientific classification

Phlox longifolia belongs to the Phlox genus, Polemoniaceae family and Ericales order.

Phlox longifolia name

It is also known as longleaf phlox.

Phlox longifolia geographic location

It is native to North America.

Phlox longifolia structure

It is a perennial plant. It can grow up to 20 inch.

Phlox longifolia leaves

It has green leaves. They are narrow shaped leaves.

Phlox longifolia flower

It has pink and lavender flowers. They are five petal flowers.

Phlox longifolia soil

It prefers well drained soil.

Phlox longifolia uses

It can be used as an ornamental plant. It is used to attract birds and to attract butterflies.

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Phlox pilosa


Phlox pilosa scientific classification

Phlox pilosa belongs to the Phlox genus, Polemoniaceae family and Ericales order.

Phlox pilosa name

It is also known as downy phlox.

Phlox pilosa geographic location

It is native to North America.

Phlox pilosa structure

It is a perennial plant. It can grow up to 2 feet.

Phlox pilosa leaves

It has paired leaves with white hairs.

Phlox pilosa flower

It has pink and lavender flowers. They are five petal flowers.

Phlox pilosa soil

It prefers well drained soil.

Phlox pilosa uses

It can be used as an ornamental plant. It is used to attract birds and to attract butterflies.

Thursday, December 27, 2012

Phlox divaricata


Phlox divaricata scientific classification

Phlox divaricata belongs to the Phlox genus, Polemoniaceae family and Ericales order.

Phlox divaricata name

It is also known as wild sweet William, wild blue phlox and woodland phlox.

Phlox divaricata geographic location

It is native to North America.

Phlox divaricata structure

It is a perennial plant. It can grow up to 50cm.

Phlox divaricata leaves

It has ovate lanceolate shape leaves.

Phlox divaricata flower

It has blue flowers. They are five petal flowers.

Phlox divaricata soil

It prefers well drained soil.

Phlox divaricata diseases

Powdery mildew.

Phlox divaricata uses

It can be used as an ornamental plant. It is used to attract birds and to attract butterflies.

Friday, December 21, 2012

Phlox drummondii


Phlox drummondii scientific classification

Phlox drummondii belongs to the Phlox genus, Polemoniaceae family and Ericales order.

Phlox drummondii name

It is also known as Drummond's phlox or annual phlox.

Phlox drummondii geographic location

It is native to eastern United States of America.

Phlox drummondii structure

It is an evergreen. It can grow up to 20 inches.

Phlox drummondii leaves

It has neddle shape leaves.

Phlox drummondii flower

It has white, red, pink,  flowers.

Phlox drummondii uses

It can be used as an ornamental plant.