Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
California
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
Foot Hills, low mountains, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-10
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Does not require water in summer, Requires watering in the growing season
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
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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Solid Fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Bacterial Diseases, Root Pathogen
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Acidic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antispasmodic
Body Ache, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Decoration Purposes, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
PHLOX maculata
HETEROMELES arbutifolia
Common Name
Meadow Phlox
Christmas Berry, California Holly
In Hindi
मैदानी एक प्रकार का पौधा
Toyon
In German
Wiese Phlox
Toyon
In French
Meadow Phlox
Toyon
In Spanish
prado Phlox
Toyon
In Greek
Meadow Phlox
Toyon
In Portuguese
Meadow Phlox
Toyon
In Polish
łąka Phlox
Toyon
In Latin
Phlox meadow
Toyon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Meadow Phlox and Toyon
Season and care of Meadow Phlox and Toyon is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Phlox and Toyon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Phlox season is Summer and Toyon season is Summer. The type of soil for Meadow Phlox is Clay, Loam and for Toyon is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Toyon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Phlox and Toyon Physical Information
Meadow Phlox and Toyon physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Phlox height is 60.00 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Toyon height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Phlox and Toyon are as follows:
Meadow Phlox flower color: White, Pink, Lavender and Violet
Meadow Phlox leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Toyon flower color: White
- Toyon leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Meadow Phlox and Toyon
Care of Meadow Phlox and Toyon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Toyon pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Meadow Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Toyon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
