Life Span
Perennial
  
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
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Not Available
  
European plum, Gages, Japanese plum
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
  
Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
  
5-8
  
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
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender, Violet
  
Pink, White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Pink
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblong
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
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
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
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
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
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
  
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
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
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
  
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
No
  
Yes
  
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
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
  
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
  
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
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Solanales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Polemoniaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Phlox
  
Prunus
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Amygdaloideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
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.