Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
North America
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Habitat
Prairies, Woodlands
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Septoria leaf spot
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Stomach aliments
Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Lung Problems, Nutrients, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata
PRUNUS cerasifera
Common Name
Garden Phlox, Tall Phlox
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
In Hindi
Fall Phlox
चेरी प्लम
In German
fall phlox
cherry Plum
In French
Fall Phlox
Prunus
In Spanish
Fall Phlox
cherry Plum
In Greek
Fall Phlox
Cherry Plum
In Portuguese
Fall Phlox
cherry Plum
In Polish
Fall Phlox
Cherry Plum
In Latin
Phlox cadent
cerasus PRUNUM
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Fall Phlox and Cherry Plum
Season and care of Fall Phlox and Cherry Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Fall Phlox and Cherry Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fall Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Cherry Plum season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Fall Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cherry Plum is Loam while the PH of soil for Fall Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Fall Phlox and Cherry Plum Physical Information
Fall Phlox and Cherry Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Fall Phlox height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm. The color specification of Fall Phlox and Cherry Plum are as follows:
Fall Phlox flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Fall Phlox leaf color: Green
Cherry Plum flower color:
- Cherry Plum leaf color:
Care of Fall Phlox and Cherry Plum
Care of Fall Phlox and Cherry Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fall Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cherry Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Fall Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.