Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Asia
Types
-
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender, Violet
Brown, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
-
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
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
-
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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
PHLOX maculata
DIOSCOREA alata
Common Name
Meadow Phlox
Purple Sweet Potato, Purple Yam, Ubi, Uhi, Water Yam, White Yam, Winged Yam
In Hindi
मैदानी एक प्रकार का पौधा
Hydrangea
In German
Wiese Phlox
Hortensie
In French
Meadow Phlox
Hortensia
In Spanish
prado Phlox
Hortensia
In Greek
Meadow Phlox
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Meadow Phlox
Hortênsia
In Polish
łąka Phlox
Hortensja
In Latin
Phlox meadow
Hibiscus
Family
Polemoniaceae
Dioscoreaceae
Season and Care of Meadow Phlox and Ubi
Season and care of Meadow Phlox and Ubi is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Phlox and Ubi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Phlox season is Summer and Ubi season is Summer. The type of soil for Meadow Phlox is Clay, Loam and for Ubi is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Meadow Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ubi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Phlox and Ubi Physical Information
Meadow Phlox and Ubi physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Phlox height is 60.00 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Ubi height is 6.56 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Phlox and Ubi are as follows:
Meadow Phlox flower color: White, Pink, Lavender and Violet
Meadow Phlox leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ubi flower color: Brown and Sandy Brown
- Ubi leaf color: Green
Care of Meadow Phlox and Ubi
Care of Meadow Phlox and Ubi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ubi 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 Ubi needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.