Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants
Origin
Eastern Asia
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
G. 'Radicans', G. 'Aimee',G. 'Golden Magic'
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Number of Varieties
1060
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40000
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-105-8
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
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8-1
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
Oval/Rounded
Upright/Erect
Plant Size
Minimum Height
105.00 cm60.00 cm
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3900
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Minimum Width
135.00 cm38.10 cm
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6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Pink, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, 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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Shape
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oblong
Thorns
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer
Repeat Bloomer
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Tolerances
-
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Tip cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
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Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
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Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
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✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
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Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
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✔
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Showy Bark
✔
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Evergreen
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Invasive
✔
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Self-Sowing
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Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Hay fever, Mild Allergen
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
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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
chest congestion, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification
Aging, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Cake, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Jam, Used as preservative
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
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Frostproof'
PHLOX maculata
Common Name
Cape Jasmine, Frostproof Gardenia, Gardenia
Meadow Phlox
In Hindi
Gardenia jasminoides
मैदानी एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Gardenie
Wiese Phlox
In French
Cape Jasmine
Meadow Phlox
In Spanish
Gardenia jasminoides
prado Phlox
In Greek
Cape Jasmine
Meadow Phlox
In Portuguese
Gardenia jasminoides
Meadow Phlox
In Polish
Gardenia jaśminowata
łąka Phlox
In Latin
Gardenia mucronata
Phlox meadow
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Solanales
Family
Rubiaceae
Polemoniaceae
Genus
Gardenia
Phlox
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Tribe
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Subfamily
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Number of Species
20070
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27800
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