Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants
Origin
Eastern Africa
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
Lowland, Ponds
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Orange, Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
In Water, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
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
Average
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
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, White bugs
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diabetes, Nausea
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Nymphaea caerulea
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
ब्लू लोटस
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
Blue Lotus
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
Blue Lotus
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
Blue Lotus
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
Blue Lotus
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
Blue Lotus
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
Blue Lotus
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
Blue Lotus
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Solanales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Polemonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Lotus and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of Blue Lotus and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lotus and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
Blue Lotus and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
Blue Lotus and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Blue Lotus and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
- Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Lotus and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of Blue Lotus and Wild Blue Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Lotus 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 Blue Lotus 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.