Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
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Types
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Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-10
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
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender, Violet
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
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Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antispasmodic
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PHLOX maculata
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Meadow Phlox
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
मैदानी एक प्रकार का पौधा
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Wiese Phlox
Crapemyrtle
In French
Meadow Phlox
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
prado Phlox
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
Meadow Phlox
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Meadow Phlox
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
łąka Phlox
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Phlox meadow
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Phlox
Lagerstroemia
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Meadow Phlox and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Meadow Phlox and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Phlox and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Phlox season is Summer and Crapemyrtle season is Summer. The type of soil for Meadow Phlox is Clay, Loam and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Meadow Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Meadow Phlox and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Meadow Phlox and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Phlox height is 60.00 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Phlox and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Meadow Phlox flower color: White, Pink, Lavender and Violet
Meadow Phlox leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Meadow Phlox and Crapemyrtle
Care of Meadow Phlox and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.