Meadow Phlox

Hydrangea

About Meadow Phlox and Hydrangea

Meadow Phlox

Hydrangea

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants

Shrubs

Origin

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

China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas

Types

Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle

Number of Varieties

60100

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests

Forest margins, Hillside, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-83-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

9-1

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

A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm4.92 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

38.10 cm11.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Pink, Lavender, Violet

Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

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, Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblong

Oblovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Early Spring, Late Autumn

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Light

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer

Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water twice a day in the initial period

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Light

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Bees, Flies

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane

Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Aging, Antispasmodic

Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Flowers, Root

Other Uses

Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Cutflower, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PHLOX maculata

Hydrangea

Common Name

Meadow Phlox

Hydrangea or hortensia

In Hindi

मैदानी एक प्रकार का पौधा

Hydrangea

In German

Wiese Phlox

Hortensie

In French

Meadow Phlox

Hortensia

In Spanish

prado Phlox

Hortensia

In Greek

Meadow Phlox

υδραγεία

In Portuguese

Meadow Phlox

Hortênsia

In Polish

łąka Phlox

Hortensja

In Latin

Phlox meadow

Hibiscus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Solanales

Cornales

Family

Polemoniaceae

Hydrangeaceae

Genus

Phlox

Hydrangea

Clade

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

7075

1 27800

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Properties of Meadow Phlox and Hydrangea

Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Phlox and Hydrangea? We provide you with everything About Meadow Phlox and Hydrangea. Meadow Phlox doesn't have thorns and Hydrangea 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 Hydrangea 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 Hydrangea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Meadow Phlox and Hydrangea

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

Meadow Phlox and Hydrangea Physical Information

Meadow Phlox and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Phlox height is 60.00 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Phlox and Hydrangea are as follows:

Meadow Phlox flower color: White, Pink, Lavender and Violet
Meadow Phlox leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green

Care of Meadow Phlox and Hydrangea

Care of Meadow Phlox and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Meadow Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.