Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Hybrid origin, Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Hives, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antispasmodic
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHLOX maculata
CAPSICUM annuum 'Admiral'
Common Name
Meadow Phlox
Admiral Pepper, Bell Pepper
In Hindi
मैदानी एक प्रकार का पौधा
शिमला मिर्च
In German
Wiese Phlox
Paprika
In French
Meadow Phlox
poivron
In Spanish
prado Phlox
Pimiento
In Greek
Meadow Phlox
Πιπεριά
In Portuguese
Meadow Phlox
Pimentão
In Polish
łąka Phlox
papryka
In Latin
Phlox meadow
Bell Pepper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Solanales
Solanales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Meadow Phlox and Bell Pepper
Season and care of Meadow Phlox and Bell Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Phlox and Bell Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Phlox season is Summer and Bell Pepper season is Summer. The type of soil for Meadow Phlox is Clay, Loam and for Bell Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Meadow Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bell Pepper is Neutral.
Meadow Phlox and Bell Pepper Physical Information
Meadow Phlox and Bell Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Phlox height is 60.00 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Bell Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Phlox and Bell Pepper are as follows:
Meadow Phlox flower color: White, Pink, Lavender and Violet
Meadow Phlox leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bell Pepper flower color: White
- Bell Pepper leaf color: Green
Care of Meadow Phlox and Bell Pepper
Care of Meadow Phlox and Bell Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bell Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Meadow Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bell Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.