Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Corsica, Sardinia
California, Northwestern United States, United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Availble
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White
Baby Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Moist but well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Moisture
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Moisture
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Myrtus communis
Phlox stansburyi
Common Name
Common Myrtle
Phlox stansbury
In Hindi
Common myrtle
Phlox stansbury
In German
Myrte
Phlox stansbury
In French
Myrtus communis
Phlox stansbury
In Spanish
Myrtus communis
Phlox stansbury
In Greek
κοινή μυρτιά
Phlox stansbury
In Portuguese
murta comum
Phlox stansbury
In Polish
Mirt zwyczajny
Phlox stansbury
In Latin
myrto Common
Phlox stansbury
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Polemonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Common Myrtle and Phlox stansbury
Wondering what are the properties of Common Myrtle and Phlox stansbury? We provide you with everything About Common Myrtle and Phlox stansbury. Common Myrtle doesn't have thorns and Phlox stansbury doesn't have thorns. Also Common Myrtle does not have fragrant flowers. Common Myrtle has allergic reactions like Not Available and Phlox stansbury has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Common Myrtle and Phlox stansbury and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Common Myrtle and Phlox stansbury
Season and care of Common Myrtle and Phlox stansbury is important to know. While considering everything about Common Myrtle and Phlox stansbury Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Myrtle season is Summer and Phlox stansbury season is Summer. The type of soil for Common Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Phlox stansbury is Loam while the PH of soil for Common Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Phlox stansbury is Neutral.
Common Myrtle and Phlox stansbury Physical Information
Common Myrtle and Phlox stansbury physical information is very important for comparison. Common Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Phlox stansbury height is 30.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Common Myrtle and Phlox stansbury are as follows:
Common Myrtle flower color: White
Common Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Phlox stansbury flower color: Baby Pink and White
- Phlox stansbury leaf color: Green
Care of Common Myrtle and Phlox stansbury
Care of Common Myrtle and Phlox stansbury include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Phlox stansbury pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Common Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Phlox stansbury needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.