Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Fruit
Origin
California, Northwestern United States, United States
Hybrid origin
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
European plum, Gages, Japanese plum
Habitat
Rich Woods
Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Purple, Pink, Purple, Reddish Plum, White
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Phlox amplifolia
PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'
Common Name
Phlox amplifolia
Plum
In Hindi
Phlox amplifolia
बेर
In German
Phlox amplifolia
Pflaume
In French
Phlox amplifolia
prune
In Spanish
Phlox amplifolia
ciruela
In Greek
Phlox amplifolia
Δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
Phlox amplifolia
ameixa
In Polish
Phlox amplifolia
Śliwka
In Latin
Phlox amplifolia
Plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phlocideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Phlox amplifolia and Plum
Season and care of Phlox amplifolia and Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Phlox amplifolia and Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phlox amplifolia season is Spring and Plum season is Spring. The type of soil for Phlox amplifolia is Loam and for Plum is Clay, Sandy while the PH of soil for Phlox amplifolia is Neutral and for Plum is Acidic.
Phlox amplifolia and Plum Physical Information
Phlox amplifolia and Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Phlox amplifolia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm. The color specification of Phlox amplifolia and Plum are as follows:
Phlox amplifolia flower color: Light Purple, Pink, Purple, Reddish Plum and White
Phlox amplifolia leaf color: Green
Plum flower color: Pink and White
- Plum leaf color: Pink
Care of Phlox amplifolia and Plum
Care of Phlox amplifolia and Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Phlox amplifolia pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Phlox amplifolia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Plum needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.