Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
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, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender, Violet
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antispasmodic
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHLOX maculata
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Meadow Phlox
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
मैदानी एक प्रकार का पौधा
QUICKSTICK
In German
Wiese Phlox
QUICKSTICK
In French
Meadow Phlox
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
prado Phlox
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Meadow Phlox
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Meadow Phlox
QuickStick
In Polish
łąka Phlox
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Phlox meadow
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Meadow Phlox and Quickstick
Season and care of Meadow Phlox and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Phlox and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Phlox season is Summer and Quickstick season is Summer. The type of soil for Meadow Phlox is Clay, Loam and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Phlox and Quickstick Physical Information
Meadow Phlox and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Phlox height is 60.00 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Phlox and Quickstick are as follows:
Meadow Phlox flower color: White, Pink, Lavender and Violet
Meadow Phlox leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Meadow Phlox and Quickstick
Care of Meadow Phlox and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.