Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
2-7
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender, Violet
Yellow, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
fertilize in early summer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Corydalis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antispasmodic
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PHLOX maculata
CORYDALIS sempervirens
Common Name
Meadow Phlox
Colic Weed, Pale Fumewort, Pale Corydalis
In Hindi
मैदानी एक प्रकार का पौधा
Capnoides
In German
Wiese Phlox
Capnoides
In French
Meadow Phlox
capnoides
In Spanish
prado Phlox
Capnoides
In Greek
Meadow Phlox
Capnoides
In Portuguese
Meadow Phlox
Capnoides
In Polish
łąka Phlox
Capnoides
In Latin
Phlox meadow
capnoides
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Basidiomycota
Class
Magnoliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Order
Solanales
Agaricales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Fumariaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Meadow Phlox and Capnoides
Season and care of Meadow Phlox and Capnoides is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Phlox and Capnoides Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Phlox season is Summer and Capnoides season is Summer. The type of soil for Meadow Phlox is Clay, Loam and for Capnoides is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Capnoides is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Phlox and Capnoides Physical Information
Meadow Phlox and Capnoides physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Phlox height is 60.00 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Capnoides height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Meadow Phlox and Capnoides are as follows:
Meadow Phlox flower color: White, Pink, Lavender and Violet
Meadow Phlox leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Capnoides flower color: Yellow and Pink
- Capnoides leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Meadow Phlox and Capnoides
Care of Meadow Phlox and Capnoides include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Capnoides pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Meadow Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Capnoides needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.