Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Purple Orchid Tree, White Orchid Tree, Bidi leaf tree
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, Mountain Slopes, Valley
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
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 Pink, Magenta, Violet
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Butterfly shaped
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
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
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Carminative, Laxative
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Fibre, Gum, Used as a dye
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA purpurea
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Butterfly Tree, Orchid Tree
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
Butterfly tree
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
Schmetterlings- Baum
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
arbre de papillon
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
árbol de la mariposa
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
δέντρο πεταλούδα
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
árvore borboleta
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
drzewo Butterfly
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
Gloria ligno
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cercideae
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Polemonioideae
Season and Care of Butterfly Tree and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of Butterfly Tree and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Butterfly Tree and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butterfly Tree season is Spring and Summer and Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Butterfly Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Butterfly Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
Butterfly Tree and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
Butterfly Tree and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Butterfly Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 17.80 cm whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Butterfly Tree and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
Butterfly Tree flower color: Light Pink, Magenta and Violet
Butterfly Tree leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
- Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Butterfly Tree and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of Butterfly Tree and Wild Blue Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Butterfly Tree pruning is done Remove branches, 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 Butterfly Tree 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.