Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
assera , caerulea , cinerascens , petasmatodes
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Habitat
mild coastal areas, Upland sandy savannas
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
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
Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Violet
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Light Frost
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Fungal leaf spots
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
breathing problems, Dizziness, poisonous if ingested
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes, small hedge, Wild gardens
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Unknown
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Unknown
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Tropical
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
DIANELLA caerulea
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Blue Flax Lily, Blueberry Lily, Paroo Lily
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
blue flax lily
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
blau Flachs Lilie
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
Dianella caerulea
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
Dianella caerulea
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
Dianella caerulea
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
blue flax lily
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
blue flax lily
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
blue flax lily
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Monocots
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Solanales
Family
Liliaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Polemonioideae
Season and Care of Blue Flax Lily and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of Blue Flax Lily and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Flax Lily and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Flax Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Flax Lily is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Flax Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
Blue Flax Lily and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
Blue Flax Lily and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Flax Lily height is 40.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Blue Flax Lily and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
Blue Flax Lily flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Blue Flax Lily leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
- Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Flax Lily and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of Blue Flax Lily and Wild Blue Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Flax Lily pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Blue Flax Lily 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.