Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plant
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Europe
Types
Not Available
Beau Narcisse, Belle de Crécy, Cardinal de Richelieu, Charles de Milles, Complicata
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-12
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, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender, Violet
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Pink, Light Blue, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Requires a lot of watering, 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bugs
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antispasmodic
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PHLOX maculata
Rosa gallica
Common Name
Meadow Phlox
Gallic rose, French rose, rose of Provins
In Hindi
मैदानी एक प्रकार का पौधा
फ्रेंच गुलाब
In German
Wiese Phlox
Essig-Rose
In French
Meadow Phlox
Rosa gallica
In Spanish
prado Phlox
Rosa gallica
In Greek
Meadow Phlox
Rosa gallica
In Portuguese
Meadow Phlox
Rosa-rubra
In Polish
łąka Phlox
Róża francuska
In Latin
Phlox meadow
Gallica rosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Rosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Meadow Phlox and French Rose
Season and care of Meadow Phlox and French Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Phlox and French Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Phlox season is Summer and French Rose season is Summer. The type of soil for Meadow Phlox is Clay, Loam and for French Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for French Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Meadow Phlox and French Rose Physical Information
Meadow Phlox and French Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Phlox height is 60.00 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas French Rose height is 110.00 cm and width 80.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Phlox and French Rose are as follows:
Meadow Phlox flower color: White, Pink, Lavender and Violet
Meadow Phlox leaf color: Green and Dark Green
French Rose flower color: Light Pink
- French Rose leaf color: Green
Care of Meadow Phlox and French Rose
Care of Meadow Phlox and French Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and French 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 French Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.