Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Japan
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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
Flower Color
White, Gold
White, Pink, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
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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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Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
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Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less 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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Aging, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sasanqua
PHLOX maculata
Common Name
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
Meadow Phlox
In Hindi
sasanqua
मैदानी एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
sasanqua
Wiese Phlox
In French
sasanqua
Meadow Phlox
In Spanish
sasanqua
prado Phlox
In Greek
sasanqua
Meadow Phlox
In Portuguese
Sasankya
Meadow Phlox
In Polish
Sasankya
łąka Phlox
In Latin
Sasankya
Phlox meadow
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Theaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Sasanqua and Meadow Phlox
Season and care of Sasanqua and Meadow Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Meadow Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Meadow Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Meadow Phlox is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Meadow Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sasanqua and Meadow Phlox Physical Information
Sasanqua and Meadow Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Meadow Phlox height is 60.00 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Meadow Phlox are as follows:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Meadow Phlox flower color: White, Pink, Lavender and Violet
- Meadow Phlox leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sasanqua and Meadow Phlox
Care of Sasanqua and Meadow Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua 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 Sasanqua 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.