Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Flowering Plants
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Habitat
Forests, Rocky areas, Rocky Ridges
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
White, Pink, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Annosus Root Rot, Armillaria mellea, Brown Rot, Red blotch, Tar spot
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Sawfly
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
-
Aging, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PINUS banksiana
PHLOX maculata
Common Name
grey pine
scrub pine
Meadow Phlox
In Hindi
जैक पाइन
मैदानी एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Jack Kiefer
Wiese Phlox
In French
pin gris
Meadow Phlox
In Spanish
jack pine
prado Phlox
In Greek
υποδοχή πεύκο
Meadow Phlox
In Portuguese
jack pine
Meadow Phlox
In Polish
sosna Banksa
łąka Phlox
In Latin
pinus
Phlox meadow
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Polemoniaceae
Season and Care of Jack Pine and Meadow Phlox
Season and care of Jack Pine and Meadow Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Jack Pine and Meadow Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jack Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Meadow Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jack Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Meadow Phlox is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Jack Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Meadow Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jack Pine and Meadow Phlox Physical Information
Jack Pine and Meadow Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Jack Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Meadow Phlox height is 60.00 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Jack Pine and Meadow Phlox are as follows:
Care of Jack Pine and Meadow Phlox
Care of Jack Pine and Meadow Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jack Pine pruning is done 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 Jack Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Meadow Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.