Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants
  
Aquatics
  
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
  
Southern Asia
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
  
Ponds
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
  
9-12
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
12-3
  
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
  
21,22
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender, Violet
  
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Lime Green, Sea Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Lime Green, Sea Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Lime Green, Sea Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblong
  
Orbicular
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer
  
Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Poorly Drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer
  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, In Water, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
  
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Poorly Drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Cut away fading foliage
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
  
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
  
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
  
Aphids, Caterpillars
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single, Double, Semi-Double
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
  
Beetles, Insects
  
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
  
Constipation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
  
Beautification
  
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
  
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antispasmodic
  
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
  
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
  
Leaves are used to wrap small parcels, Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Root is used as a vegetable
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
  
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
  
Botanical Name
PHLOX maculata
  
NELUMBO nucifera
  
Common Name
Meadow Phlox
  
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
  
In Hindi
मैदानी एक प्रकार का पौधा
  
पवित्र कमल
  
In German
Wiese Phlox
  
Heiliges Lotus
  
In French
Meadow Phlox
  
Lotus Sacré
  
In Spanish
prado Phlox
  
loto sagrado
  
In Greek
Meadow Phlox
  
ιερή Lotus
  
In Portuguese
Meadow Phlox
  
Lotus sagrado
  
In Polish
łąka Phlox
  
Sacred Lotus
  
In Latin
Phlox meadow
  
sacra Lotus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Solanales
  
Proteales
  
Family
Polemoniaceae
  
Nymphaeaceae
  
Genus
Phlox
  
Abelia
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Nelumbonaceae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Meadow Phlox and Sacred Lotus
Season and care of Meadow Phlox and Sacred Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Phlox and Sacred Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Phlox season is Summer and Sacred Lotus season is Summer. The type of soil for Meadow Phlox is Clay, Loam and for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Meadow Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sacred Lotus is Neutral.
Meadow Phlox and Sacred Lotus Physical Information
Meadow Phlox and Sacred Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Phlox height is 60.00 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Phlox and Sacred Lotus are as follows:
Meadow Phlox flower color: White, Pink, Lavender and Violet
Meadow Phlox leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sacred Lotus flower color: White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose and Coral
- Sacred Lotus leaf color: Lime Green and Sea Green
Care of Meadow Phlox and Sacred Lotus
Care of Meadow Phlox and Sacred Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Meadow Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sacred Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.