Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plant, Perennial, Shrubs
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Canada, Eastern North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender, Violet
Baby Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs
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
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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PHLOX maculata
Rosa carolina
Common Name
Meadow Phlox
Carolina rose, pasture rose, low rose
In Hindi
मैदानी एक प्रकार का पौधा
Carolina rose
In German
Wiese Phlox
Carolina stieg
In French
Meadow Phlox
Rosa carolina
In Spanish
prado Phlox
Carolina se levantó
In Greek
Meadow Phlox
Καρολίνα τριαντάφυλλο
In Portuguese
Meadow Phlox
Carolina Rosa ou Pasture Rose
In Polish
łąka Phlox
Karolina róży
In Latin
Phlox meadow
Carolina resurrexit
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Meadow Phlox and Carolina Rose
Season and care of Meadow Phlox and Carolina Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Phlox and Carolina Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Phlox season is Summer and Carolina Rose season is Summer. The type of soil for Meadow Phlox is Clay, Loam and for Carolina Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Carolina Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Meadow Phlox and Carolina Rose Physical Information
Meadow Phlox and Carolina Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Phlox height is 60.00 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Carolina Rose height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Phlox and Carolina Rose are as follows:
Meadow Phlox flower color: White, Pink, Lavender and Violet
Meadow Phlox leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Carolina Rose flower color: Baby Pink
- Carolina Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Meadow Phlox and Carolina Rose
Care of Meadow Phlox and Carolina Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Carolina Rose 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 Carolina Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.