Life Span
Perennial
Annual
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
Morocco
Habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
Desert, Mediterranean region, subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-10
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender, Violet
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Aphids, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antispasmodic
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
-
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
PHLOX maculata
LINARIA maroccana
Common Name
Meadow Phlox
Baby Snapdragon, Morocco Toadflax, Toadflax
In Hindi
मैदानी एक प्रकार का पौधा
Toadflax
In German
Wiese Phlox
Toadflax
In French
Meadow Phlox
Toadflax
In Spanish
prado Phlox
Toadflax
In Greek
Meadow Phlox
Toadflax
In Portuguese
Meadow Phlox
Linária
In Polish
łąka Phlox
Toadflax
In Latin
Phlox meadow
Toadflax
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Scrophulariales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Meadow Phlox and Toadflax
Season and care of Meadow Phlox and Toadflax is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Phlox and Toadflax Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Phlox season is Summer and Toadflax season is Summer. The type of soil for Meadow Phlox is Clay, Loam and for Toadflax is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Toadflax is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Phlox and Toadflax Physical Information
Meadow Phlox and Toadflax physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Phlox height is 60.00 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Toadflax height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Meadow Phlox and Toadflax are as follows:
Meadow Phlox flower color: White, Pink, Lavender and Violet
Meadow Phlox leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Toadflax flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
- Toadflax leaf color: Green
Care of Meadow Phlox and Toadflax
Care of Meadow Phlox and Toadflax include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Toadflax 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 Toadflax needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.