Majestic Magenta Phlox vs Cow Parsnip - TreeTime.ca

Majestic Magenta Phlox vs Cow Parsnip

Phlox Majestic Magenta

Heracleum maximum

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CUSTOM GROW

Majestic Magenta Phlox
Cow Parsnip

The Majestic Magenta is a compact ground cover plant that blooms with small, rich magenta flowers in early to mid spring. In spring expect an abundance of these star-shaped flowers.

The Majestic Magenta attracts the attention of birds and butterflies and this plant is popular for it’s low maintenance and salt-tolerance.

Cow Parsnip is a native perennial plant that grows tall with very large leaves and broad clusters of white flowers. It grows quickly, providing quick cover in disturbed areas.
Its flowers are large and plentiful, providing nectar and pollen for bees, flies, and butterflies. Its seeds are eaten by birds and small mammals. The young shoots of the plant are edible, but care must be taken as the sap of this plant can cause skin irritation (see below).
Note: The sap of the Cow Parsnip can cause phytodermatitis when exposed to ultraviolet light (sunlight). This can cause rashes or even burns. Care should be taken if pruning or handling this plant.

Majestic Magenta Phlox Quick Facts

Cow Parsnip Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 0.2 m (0.5 ft)
Height: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Spread: 0.6 m (2.0 ft)
Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: short
Growth form: upright
Spreading: seeds - low
Suckering: low
Maintenance: medium


Toxicity: sap causes skin irritation
Foliage: very large, palmate leaves
Flowers: small, magenta
Flowers: large clusters of white flowers
Bloom time: spring to early summer
Hybrid: yes
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, NL, YT, NT, PE
Other Names: american cow parsnip, common cow parsnip