China Aster

Meadow Phlox

About China Aster and Meadow Phlox

China Aster

Meadow Phlox

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants

Origin

China

United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States

Types

Ribbon series, Milady aster

Number of Varieties

3560

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Habitat

Cold Regions

Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-95-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 1

8-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm38.10 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson, Blue Violet

White, Pink, Lavender, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Arrowhead

Oblong

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Alternate Days

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loamy, Well drained

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Loamy, Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Compost, Well-rotted manure

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount

Pests and Diseases

fungus

Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single, Double, Semi-Double

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Allergy

Asthma

allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste

Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Rheumatism

Aging, Antispasmodic

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Leaves

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Cottage garden, Rock Garden, Showy Tree

Cutflower, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CALLISTEPHUS chinensis

PHLOX maculata

Common Name

China Aster

Meadow Phlox

In Hindi

चीन एस्टर

मैदानी एक प्रकार का पौधा

In German

China Aster

Wiese Phlox

In French

Chine Aster

Meadow Phlox

In Spanish

aster de China

prado Phlox

In Greek

Κίνα Aster

Meadow Phlox

In Portuguese

China Aster

Meadow Phlox

In Polish

Chiny Aster

łąka Phlox

In Latin

Sinis Aster

Phlox meadow

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asterales

Solanales

Family

Asteraceae

Polemoniaceae

Genus

Callistephus

Phlox

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Astereae

Subfamily

Asteroideae

Number of Species

1570

1 27800

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Properties of China Aster and Meadow Phlox

Wondering what are the properties of China Aster and Meadow Phlox? We provide you with everything About China Aster and Meadow Phlox. China Aster doesn't have thorns and Meadow Phlox doesn't have thorns. Also China Aster does not have fragrant flowers. China Aster has allergic reactions like Asthma and Meadow Phlox has allergic reactions like Asthma. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of China Aster and Meadow Phlox and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of China Aster and Meadow Phlox

Season and care of China Aster and Meadow Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about China Aster and Meadow Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Aster season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Meadow Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for China Aster is Loam, Sand and for Meadow Phlox is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for China Aster is Acidic, Neutral and for Meadow Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

China Aster and Meadow Phlox Physical Information

China Aster and Meadow Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. China Aster height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Meadow Phlox height is 60.00 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of China Aster and Meadow Phlox are as follows:

China Aster flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson and Blue Violet
China Aster leaf color: Green
Meadow Phlox flower color: White, Pink, Lavender and Violet
Meadow Phlox leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of China Aster and Meadow Phlox

Care of China Aster and Meadow Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Aster pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Meadow Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer China Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Alternate Days. Whereas, in summer Meadow Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.