Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Central Asia, Eastern Asia, China
North America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Prairies, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Indigo, Dark Blue, Violet, Blue Violet
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Septoria leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Diarrhea, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
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Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
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Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GERANIUM pratense 'Victor Reiter Junior'
PHLOX paniculata
Common Name
Meadow Cranesbill, Victor Reiter Junior Cranesbill
Garden Phlox, Tall Phlox
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Fall Phlox
In German
Hortensie
fall phlox
In French
Hortensia
Fall Phlox
In Spanish
Hortensia
Fall Phlox
In Greek
υδραγεία
Fall Phlox
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Fall Phlox
In Polish
Hortensja
Fall Phlox
In Latin
Hibiscus
Phlox cadent
Family
Geraniaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Meadow Cranesbill and Fall Phlox
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Cranesbill and Fall Phlox? We provide you with everything About Meadow Cranesbill and Fall Phlox. Meadow Cranesbill doesn't have thorns and Fall Phlox doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Cranesbill does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Cranesbill has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Fall Phlox has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Meadow Cranesbill and Fall Phlox and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Cranesbill and Fall Phlox
Season and care of Meadow Cranesbill and Fall Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Cranesbill and Fall Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Cranesbill season is Summer and Fall Phlox season is Summer. The type of soil for Meadow Cranesbill is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fall Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Cranesbill is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fall Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Cranesbill and Fall Phlox Physical Information
Meadow Cranesbill and Fall Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Cranesbill height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Fall Phlox height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Meadow Cranesbill and Fall Phlox are as follows:
Meadow Cranesbill flower color: White, Indigo, Dark Blue, Violet and Blue Violet
Meadow Cranesbill leaf color: Green and Light Green
Fall Phlox flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Fall Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Meadow Cranesbill and Fall Phlox
Care of Meadow Cranesbill and Fall Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Cranesbill pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fall Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Meadow Cranesbill needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fall Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.