Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
United States, Northwestern United States, California
Types
Malus domestica, Crispin Apple
Phlox adsurgens, Phlox alyssifolia, Phlox amabilis
Habitat
Cold Regions
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-7
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 15, 16
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Rose
Light Blue, Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Dry root rot, Watery soft rot
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Nutrients
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
-
Other Uses
Added to salads, Application in Furniture, Sauces, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Mutsu'
PHLOX douglasii
Common Name
Apple, Cider Apple, Mutsu Apple, Yellow Eating Apple,Crispin apple
Douglas Moss Phlox, Phlox
In Hindi
साइडर सेब
Phlox plant
In German
Crispin Apfel
Phlox Pflanze
In French
cidre de pomme
plante Phlox
In Spanish
sidra de manzana
planta de Phlox
In Greek
Cider Apple
φυτό phlox
In Portuguese
sidra de maçã
planta Phlox
In Polish
Apple Cider
Phlox roślin
In Latin
Cider Apple
plantae Phlox
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Mutsu Apple and Phlox
Season and care of Mutsu Apple and Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Mutsu Apple and Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mutsu Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mutsu Apple is Clay, Loam and for Phlox is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mutsu Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Phlox is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Mutsu Apple and Phlox Physical Information
Mutsu Apple and Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Mutsu Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Phlox height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Mutsu Apple and Phlox are as follows:
Mutsu Apple flower color: White, Pink and Rose
Mutsu Apple leaf color: Green
Phlox flower color: Light Blue, Pink, Red and White
- Phlox leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Mutsu Apple and Phlox
Care of Mutsu Apple and Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mutsu Apple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Mutsu Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.