Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southern Africa
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Carissa bispinosa, Carissa carandas
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Tropical regions
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Elliptic and Ovate
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
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Shade areas
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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 if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Thripes, Whiteflies
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CARISSA macrocarpa
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Carissia
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
Carissa
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
carissa
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
carissa
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
carissa
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
carissa
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
carissa
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
carissa
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
carissa
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Solanales
Family
Apocynaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Carisseae
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Polemonioideae
Season and Care of Carissa and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of Carissa and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Carissa and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carissa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Carissa is Loam, Sand and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Carissa is Acidic, Neutral and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
Carissa and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
Carissa and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Carissa height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Carissa and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
Carissa flower color: White
Carissa leaf color: Dark Green
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
- Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Carissa and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of Carissa and Wild Blue Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carissa pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Carissa 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.