Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
  
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
  
Central America, Europe, North America
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Rocky areas, Slopes
  
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Mat-forming
  
Not Available
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Needle like
  
Oblong
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loamy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Fall, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Cutting
  
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Requires regular watering
  
Medium
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Loamy
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune in summer
  
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Crown rot, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust, Southern blight, Yellow Leaves
  
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Beautiful Skin
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Food for birds
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
Phlox subulata
  
Malus sylvestris
  
Common Name
Creeping Phlox
  
European crab apple
  
In Hindi
जीव एक प्रकार का पौधा
  
european crab apple
  
In German
kriechend Phlox
  
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
  
In French
phlox rampant
  
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
  
In Spanish
rastrero phlox
  
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
  
In Greek
υφέρπουσα phlox
  
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
  
In Portuguese
rastejar phlox
  
Malus sylvestris
  
In Polish
pełzanie floks
  
Jabłoń dzika
  
In Latin
Phlox serpentium
  
european crab apple
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Solanales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Polemoniaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Phlox
  
Malus
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Creeping Phlox and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Creeping Phlox and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Creeping Phlox and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Creeping Phlox season is Spring and European Crab Apple season is Spring. The type of soil for Creeping Phlox is Loam and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Creeping Phlox is Acidic, Neutral and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Creeping Phlox and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Creeping Phlox and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Creeping Phlox height is 10.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Creeping Phlox and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Creeping Phlox flower color: White, Blue, Purple and Pink
Creeping Phlox leaf color: Green
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Creeping Phlox and European Crab Apple
Care of Creeping Phlox and European Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Creeping Phlox pruning is done Prune after flowering and Prune in summer and European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Creeping Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.