Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
A. campestre var. campestre - downy fruit
A. campestre var. leiocarpum (Opiz) Wallr. (syn. A. campestre subsp. leiocarpum) - hairless fruit
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Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
Rocky areas, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Green, Light Yellow
White, Blue, Purple, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Light Green, Tan
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Needs more water during establishment, Requires regular watering
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune after flowering, Prune in summer
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Caterpillars, Crown rot, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust, Southern blight, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
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Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sore Eyes
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Flowers
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Cutflower, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ACER campestre
Phlox subulata
Common Name
Field Maple, Hedge Maple
Creeping Phlox
In Hindi
फील्ड मेपल
जीव एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Feld-Ahorn
kriechend Phlox
In French
Maple terrain
phlox rampant
In Spanish
arce de campo
rastrero phlox
In Greek
Το πεδίο Maple
υφέρπουσα phlox
In Portuguese
bordo de campo
rastejar phlox
In Polish
Klon polny
pełzanie floks
In Latin
Field Maple
Phlox serpentium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Aceraceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Field Maple and Creeping Phlox
Season and care of Field Maple and Creeping Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Field Maple and Creeping Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Field Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Creeping Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Field Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Creeping Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Field Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Creeping Phlox is Acidic, Neutral.
Field Maple and Creeping Phlox Physical Information
Field Maple and Creeping Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Field Maple height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Creeping Phlox height is 10.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Field Maple and Creeping Phlox are as follows:
Field Maple flower color: Green and Light Yellow
Field Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Creeping Phlox flower color: White, Blue, Purple and Pink
- Creeping Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Field Maple and Creeping Phlox
Care of Field Maple and Creeping Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Field Maple pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Creeping Phlox pruning is done Prune after flowering and Prune in summer. In summer Field Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Creeping Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.