Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants
Origin
-
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Habitat
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green
White, Pink, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lobed and toothed
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
Aging, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Ranunculus acris
PHLOX maculata
Common Name
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
Meadow Phlox
In Hindi
Ranunculus
मैदानी एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Ranunkel
Wiese Phlox
In French
Ranunculus
Meadow Phlox
In Spanish
ranúnculo
prado Phlox
In Greek
Ranunculus
Meadow Phlox
In Portuguese
Ranogkylos
Meadow Phlox
In Polish
Ranogkylos
łąka Phlox
In Latin
Ranogkylos
Phlox meadow
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Solanales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
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Season and Care of Ranunculus and Meadow Phlox
Season and care of Ranunculus and Meadow Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Ranunculus and Meadow Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ranunculus season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Meadow Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Ranunculus is Loam and for Meadow Phlox is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral and for Meadow Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ranunculus and Meadow Phlox Physical Information
Ranunculus and Meadow Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Meadow Phlox height is 60.00 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Ranunculus and Meadow Phlox are as follows:
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
Ranunculus leaf color:
Meadow Phlox flower color: White, Pink, Lavender and Violet
- Meadow Phlox leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ranunculus and Meadow Phlox
Care of Ranunculus and Meadow Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Meadow Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ranunculus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Meadow Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.