Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Habitat
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
Rocky areas, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Chartreuse
White, Blue, Purple, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Divison, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs more water during establishment, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune in summer
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Crown rot, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust, Southern blight, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Cutflower, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ACER saccharum
Phlox subulata
Common Name
Sugar Maple
Creeping Phlox
In Hindi
चीनी मेपल
जीव एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Zuckerahorn
kriechend Phlox
In French
sucre d'érable
phlox rampant
In Spanish
arce de azúcar
rastrero phlox
In Greek
Maple ζάχαρη
υφέρπουσα phlox
In Portuguese
Bordo de Açucar
rastejar phlox
In Polish
Cukier klonowy
pełzanie floks
In Latin
Sugar Maple
Phlox serpentium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Aceraceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Sugar Maple and Creeping Phlox
Season and care of Sugar Maple and Creeping Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Maple and Creeping Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Creeping Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Creeping Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral and for Creeping Phlox is Acidic, Neutral.
Sugar Maple and Creeping Phlox Physical Information
Sugar Maple and Creeping Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Creeping Phlox height is 10.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Sugar Maple and Creeping Phlox are as follows:
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Creeping Phlox flower color: White, Blue, Purple and Pink
- Creeping Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Sugar Maple and Creeping Phlox
Care of Sugar Maple and Creeping Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Creeping Phlox pruning is done Prune after flowering and Prune in summer. In summer Sugar Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Creeping Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.