Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
China
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Caliicarpa bodinieri, Callicarpa dichotoma, Caliicarpa japonica
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Rose
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CALLICARPA bodinieri 'Profusion'
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Beautyberry
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
Beauty Berry Plant
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
Schönheit Berry Pflanze
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
Beauté Berry Plante
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
Planta de la baya de belleza
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
Ομορφιά Berry Φυτών
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
Planta Berry beleza
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
Beauty Berry roślin
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
Planta forma Berry
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Polemonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Beautyberry and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of Beautyberry and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Beautyberry and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beautyberry season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Wild Blue Phlox season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Beautyberry is Clay, Loam and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Beautyberry is Neutral and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
Beautyberry and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
Beautyberry and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Beautyberry height is 609.60 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Beautyberry and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
Beautyberry leaf color: Green and Light Green
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
- Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Beautyberry and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of Beautyberry and Wild Blue Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Beautyberry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Beautyberry 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.