Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Hybrid origin, Europe, Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Asia, China
Types
Not Available
Parrot Tulips, Triumph Tulips, Darwin Hybrid Tulips
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
Mountains, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
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
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender, Violet
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Plum, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Not so frequently
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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
Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
9-9-6
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Aphids, Gray mold, Nematodes, Red blotch, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rodents, Squirrels
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antispasmodic
Skin Disorders, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PHLOX maculata
TULIPA
Common Name
Meadow Phlox
Tulip
In Hindi
मैदानी एक प्रकार का पौधा
ट्यूलिप
In German
Wiese Phlox
Tulpe
In French
Meadow Phlox
Tulipe
In Spanish
prado Phlox
tulipán
In Greek
Meadow Phlox
τουλίπα
In Portuguese
Meadow Phlox
Tulipa
In Polish
łąka Phlox
Tulipan
In Latin
Phlox meadow
Tulip
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Lilioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Meadow Phlox and Tulip
Season and care of Meadow Phlox and Tulip is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Phlox and Tulip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Phlox season is Summer and Tulip season is Summer. The type of soil for Meadow Phlox is Clay, Loam and for Tulip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tulip is Neutral.
Meadow Phlox and Tulip Physical Information
Meadow Phlox and Tulip physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Phlox height is 60.00 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Tulip height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Meadow Phlox and Tulip are as follows:
Meadow Phlox flower color: White, Pink, Lavender and Violet
Meadow Phlox leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tulip flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Plum and Bronze
- Tulip leaf color: Green
Care of Meadow Phlox and Tulip
Care of Meadow Phlox and Tulip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tulip pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, 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 Tulip needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Average Water.