Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Asia
Types
Not Available
Bowl of Beauty, Laura Dessert
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-9
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender, Violet
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Water during periods of drought
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Ants, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Heals cracked skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antispasmodic
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Eaten in a broth, Powdered and mixed with tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PHLOX maculata
PAEONIA lactiflora 'Laura Dessert'
Common Name
Meadow Phlox
Garden Peony, Chinese Peony
In Hindi
मैदानी एक प्रकार का पौधा
Garden Peony
In German
Wiese Phlox
Garten -Pfingstrose
In French
Meadow Phlox
Jardin Pivoine
In Spanish
prado Phlox
Jardín Peony
In Greek
Meadow Phlox
Κήπος Παιώνια
In Portuguese
Meadow Phlox
Garden Peony
In Polish
łąka Phlox
Garden Peony
In Latin
Phlox meadow
AGLAOPHOTIS paradiso
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Dilleniales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Paeoniaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Meadow Phlox and Garden Peony
Season and care of Meadow Phlox and Garden Peony is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Phlox and Garden Peony Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Phlox season is Summer and Garden Peony season is Summer. The type of soil for Meadow Phlox is Clay, Loam and for Garden Peony is Loam while the PH of soil for Meadow Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Garden Peony is Neutral.
Meadow Phlox and Garden Peony Physical Information
Meadow Phlox and Garden Peony physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Phlox height is 60.00 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Garden Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Phlox and Garden Peony are as follows:
Meadow Phlox flower color: White, Pink, Lavender and Violet
Meadow Phlox leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Garden Peony flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Garden Peony leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Meadow Phlox and Garden Peony
Care of Meadow Phlox and Garden Peony include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Garden Peony 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 Garden Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.