Meadow Phlox

Plum

About Meadow Phlox and Plum

Meadow Phlox

Plum

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants

Fruit

Origin

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

Types

European plum, Gages, Japanese plum

Number of Varieties

6015

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests

Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-85-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

8-3

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

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm609.60 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

38.10 cm457.20 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Pink, Lavender, Violet

Pink, White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Pink

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblong

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Early Spring, Late Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Clay, Sandy

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Grafting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist

Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering

Moderate

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Clay, 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

Fertilizers

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

Nitrogen, Phosphorous

Pests and Diseases

Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Red blotch

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

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane

Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser

Improve skin tone, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Aging, Antispasmodic

Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Fruits

Other Uses

Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil

Cosmetics

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Cutflower, Mixed Border

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PHLOX maculata

PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'

Common Name

Meadow Phlox

Plum

In Hindi

मैदानी एक प्रकार का पौधा

बेर

In German

Wiese Phlox

Pflaume

In French

Meadow Phlox

prune

In Spanish

prado Phlox

ciruela

In Greek

Meadow Phlox

Δαμάσκηνο

In Portuguese

Meadow Phlox

ameixa

In Polish

łąka Phlox

Śliwka

In Latin

Phlox meadow

Plum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Vascular plant

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Solanales

Rosales

Family

Polemoniaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Phlox

Prunus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Amygdaloideae

Number of Species

7040

1 27800

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Properties of Meadow Phlox and Plum

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

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Season and Care of Meadow Phlox and Plum

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

Meadow Phlox and Plum Physical Information

Meadow Phlox and Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Phlox height is 60.00 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm. The color specification of Meadow Phlox and Plum are as follows:

Meadow Phlox flower color: White, Pink, Lavender and Violet
Meadow Phlox leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Plum flower color: Pink and White
Plum leaf color: Pink

Care of Meadow Phlox and Plum

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