Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Hulthemia, Banksianae, Pimpinellifoliae
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Number of Varieties
10060
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40000
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Habitat
gardens
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-105-8
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
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8-1
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Plant Size
Minimum Height
80.00 cm60.00 cm
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3900
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Minimum Width
80.00 cm38.10 cm
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6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
White, Pink, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Shape
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblong
Thorns
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✘
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Plant Season
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Summer
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Early Summer
Repeat Bloomer
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Tolerances
Wet Site
-
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
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
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
✔
✘
✔
✘
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
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✘
✔
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Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
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Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
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✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
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Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
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✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
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✘
Self-Sowing
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Attracts
Bugs
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Aging, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
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Used As Outdoor Plant
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Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Rosa rubiginosa
PHLOX maculata
Common Name
Rose
Meadow Phlox
In Hindi
गुलाब
मैदानी एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Rose
Wiese Phlox
In French
Se leva
Meadow Phlox
In Spanish
Rosa
prado Phlox
In Greek
Τριαντάφυλλο
Meadow Phlox
In Portuguese
Rosa
Meadow Phlox
In Polish
Róża
łąka Phlox
In Latin
Rose
Phlox meadow
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Solanales
Family
Rosaceae
Polemoniaceae
Genus
Rosa
Phlox
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Tribe
-
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Subfamily
Rosoideae
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Number of Species
10070
1
27800
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