Meadow Phlox

Peppertree

About Meadow Phlox and Peppertree

Meadow Phlox

Peppertree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Flowering Plants

Tree

Origin

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

South America

Types

Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic

Number of Varieties

60100

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests

Dappled Shade, open Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-88-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

12-8

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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Weeping

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm1,219.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

38.10 cm1,219.20 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Pink, Lavender, Violet

Light Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Pink, Rose

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblong

Arrowhead

Thorns

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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

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist

Keep ground moist, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, 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

Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

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

Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Pollution

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

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane

Irritate the mucus membrane

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser

Skin Problems

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

Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil

Condiment, Gum

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Cutflower, Mixed Border

Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PHLOX maculata

SCHINUS molle

Common Name

Meadow Phlox

Peppertree

In Hindi

मैदानी एक प्रकार का पौधा

Peppertree

In German

Wiese Phlox

Peppertree

In French

Meadow Phlox

Peppertree

In Spanish

prado Phlox

peppertree

In Greek

Meadow Phlox

Peppertree

In Portuguese

Meadow Phlox

Peppertree

In Polish

łąka Phlox

Peppertree

In Latin

Phlox meadow

Peppertree

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Vascular plant

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Solanales

Sapindales

Family

Polemoniaceae

Anacardiaceae

Genus

Phlox

Schinus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Anacardioideae

Number of Species

70600

1 27800

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Properties of Meadow Phlox and Peppertree

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

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Season and Care of Meadow Phlox and Peppertree

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

Meadow Phlox and Peppertree Physical Information

Meadow Phlox and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Phlox height is 60.00 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Meadow Phlox and Peppertree are as follows:

Meadow Phlox flower color: White, Pink, Lavender and Violet
Meadow Phlox leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green

Care of Meadow Phlox and Peppertree

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