Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants
Origin
China
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Not Available
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 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, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water every two or three days during warmer months, Water twice a day in the initial period
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
Alphonse Karr Bambú
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Bambuseae
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Polemonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
- Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Wild Blue Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Alphonse Karr Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.