Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants
Origin
Hybrid origin
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
hedge rows, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Pollution
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established
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
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early to mid-summer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Poisonous
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Used for making hedges
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, cathartic, Cholagogue, Detoxification, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, HIV/AIDS, Homeopathy, Immunity, Odontalgic, Sedative, Tonic, Vermifuge
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BUXUS 'Green Mountain' COPF
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Boxwood, Green Mountain Boxwood
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
Buxus Green Mountain Tree
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
Buxus Green Mountain Baum
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
Buxus Green Tree Montagne
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
Buxus árbol verde de la montaña
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
Buxus Green Mountain Tree
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
Buxus Árvore verde da montanha
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
Buxus Green Mountain Drzewo
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
Buxus Viridis ligno
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Solanales
Family
Buxaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Polemonioideae
Season and Care of Buxus Green Mountain and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of Buxus Green Mountain and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Buxus Green Mountain and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Buxus Green Mountain season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Buxus Green Mountain is Loam, Sand and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Buxus Green Mountain is Acidic, Neutral and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
Buxus Green Mountain and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
Buxus Green Mountain and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Buxus Green Mountain height is 152.40 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Buxus Green Mountain and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
Buxus Green Mountain flower color: Light Yellow
Buxus Green Mountain leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
- Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Buxus Green Mountain and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of Buxus Green Mountain and Wild Blue Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Buxus Green Mountain pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing 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 Buxus Green Mountain 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.