Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
United States
Corsica, Sardinia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rich Woods
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
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, 15, 16, 17
Not Availble
Habit
Mat-forming
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Lavender, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Moisture
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Phlox bifida
Myrtus communis
Common Name
Phlox bifida, Phlox
Common Myrtle
In Hindi
Phlox bifida
Common myrtle
In German
Phlox bifida
Myrte
In French
Phlox bifida
Myrtus communis
In Spanish
Phlox bifida
Myrtus communis
In Greek
Phlox bifida
κοινή μυρτιά
In Portuguese
Phlox bifida
murta comum
In Polish
Phlox bifida
Mirt zwyczajny
In Latin
Phlox bifida
myrto Common
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phlocideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Phlox bifida and Common Myrtle
Wondering what are the properties of Phlox bifida and Common Myrtle? We provide you with everything About Phlox bifida and Common Myrtle. Phlox bifida doesn't have thorns and Common Myrtle doesn't have thorns. Also Phlox bifida does not have fragrant flowers. Phlox bifida has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Common Myrtle has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Phlox bifida and Common Myrtle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Phlox bifida and Common Myrtle
Season and care of Phlox bifida and Common Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Phlox bifida and Common Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phlox bifida season is Spring and Common Myrtle season is Spring. The type of soil for Phlox bifida is Loam and for Common Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Phlox bifida is Neutral and for Common Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Phlox bifida and Common Myrtle Physical Information
Phlox bifida and Common Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Phlox bifida height is 25.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Common Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Phlox bifida and Common Myrtle are as follows:
Phlox bifida flower color: Lavender and White
Phlox bifida leaf color: Green
Common Myrtle flower color: White
- Common Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Phlox bifida and Common Myrtle
Care of Phlox bifida and Common Myrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Phlox bifida pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Common Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Phlox bifida needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Common Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.