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Meadow Phlox
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About Meadow Phlox and Devils Backbone

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants
Shrub

Origin

United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Madagascar

Types

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Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

Number of Varieties

608
0 40000
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Habitat

Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
subtropical regions, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-89-13
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

8-1
-

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
H2, 13, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm90.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

38.10 cm30.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Pink, Lavender, Violet
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
-

Fruit Color

-
-

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green
Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green
Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

-
Green, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblong
Ovate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average
Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

-
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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 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

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Skin Problems

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Aging, Antispasmodic
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Part of Plant Used

Leaves
Leaves, Root

Other Uses

Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PHLOX maculata
Euphorbia tithymaloides

Common Name

Meadow Phlox
Devil's Backbone

In Hindi

मैदानी एक प्रकार का पौधा
Devil's Backbone

In German

Wiese Phlox
Devil's Backbone

In French

Meadow Phlox
Backbone du Diable

In Spanish

prado Phlox
El espinazo del diablo

In Greek

Meadow Phlox
Devil's Backbone

In Portuguese

Meadow Phlox
Espinha do Diabo

In Polish

łąka Phlox
Kręgosłup diabła

In Latin

Phlox meadow
Narum diaboli

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Solanales
Malpighiales

Family

Polemoniaceae
Crassulaceae

Genus

Phlox
Euphorbia

Clade

-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

-
Euphorbieae

Subfamily

-
Euphorbioideae

Number of Species

702000
1 27800
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Properties of Meadow Phlox and Devils Backbone

Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Phlox and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Meadow Phlox and Devils Backbone. Meadow Phlox doesn't have thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Phlox does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Phlox has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems and Irritate the mucus membrane and Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems and Irritate the mucus membrane. 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 Phlox and Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Meadow Phlox and Devils Backbone

Season and care of Meadow Phlox and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Phlox and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Phlox season is Summer and Devils Backbone season is Summer. The type of soil for Meadow Phlox is Clay, Loam and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.

Meadow Phlox and Devils Backbone Physical Information

Meadow Phlox and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Phlox height is 60.00 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Phlox and Devils Backbone are as follows:

  • Meadow Phlox flower color: White, Pink, Lavender and Violet

  • Meadow Phlox leaf color: Green and Dark Green

  • Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta

  • Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy

Care of Meadow Phlox and Devils Backbone

Care of Meadow Phlox and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.