Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
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
gardens, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Tropical rainforest, Woods
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Brown, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, 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
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bladder Infection, Cold, Cough, Diuretic, Fever, Headache, High blood pressure, Used as a sedative
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making musical instruments
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
TILIA americana
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
American Basswood
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
अमेरिकी Basswood
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
amerikanischen Basswood
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
tilleul d'Amérique
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
tilo americano
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
Αμερικανός Basswood
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
Basswood americano
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
Amerykańska Lipa
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
American Basswood
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Tiliaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Tilioideae
Polemonioideae
Season and Care of American Basswood and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of American Basswood and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about American Basswood and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Basswood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Basswood is Clay, Loam and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for American Basswood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
American Basswood and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
American Basswood and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. American Basswood height is 1,520.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of American Basswood and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
American Basswood flower color: Light Yellow
American Basswood leaf color: Green
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
- Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of American Basswood and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of American Basswood and Wild Blue Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Basswood 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 American Basswood 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.