Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, United States, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender, Violet
Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antispasmodic
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Rose Hip
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PHLOX maculata
Rosa Arkansana
Common Name
Meadow Phlox
Prairie Rose, Wild Prairie Rose
In Hindi
मैदानी एक प्रकार का पौधा
Rosa arkansana
In German
Wiese Phlox
Rosa arkansana
In French
Meadow Phlox
Rosa arkansana
In Spanish
prado Phlox
Rosa arkansana
In Greek
Meadow Phlox
Rosa arkansana
In Portuguese
Meadow Phlox
Rosa arkansana
In Polish
łąka Phlox
Rosa arkansana
In Latin
Phlox meadow
Rosa arkansana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Meadow Phlox and Prairie Wild Rose
Season and care of Meadow Phlox and Prairie Wild Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Phlox and Prairie Wild Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Phlox season is Summer and Prairie Wild Rose season is Summer. The type of soil for Meadow Phlox is Clay, Loam and for Prairie Wild Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Meadow Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Prairie Wild Rose is Alkaline.
Meadow Phlox and Prairie Wild Rose Physical Information
Meadow Phlox and Prairie Wild Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Phlox height is 60.00 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Prairie Wild Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Phlox and Prairie Wild Rose are as follows:
Meadow Phlox flower color: White, Pink, Lavender and Violet
Meadow Phlox leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Prairie Wild Rose flower color: Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple and White
- Prairie Wild Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Meadow Phlox and Prairie Wild Rose
Care of Meadow Phlox and Prairie Wild Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Prairie Wild Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches 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 Prairie Wild Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.