Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants
Origin
China, Korea
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
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Terrestrial
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
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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
Oblong
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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 Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Vomiting
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Carminative, Febrifuge, Tonic
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ILEX cornuta
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Chinese Holly, Horned Holly
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
Chinese Holly
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
Chinesische Stechpalme
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
Chinese Holly
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
Chinese Holly
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
Chinese Holly
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
Chinese Holly
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
Chinese Holly
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
Chinese Holly
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Solanales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Polemonioideae
Season and Care of Chinese Holly and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of Chinese Holly and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Holly and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinese Holly is Loam and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Chinese Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
Chinese Holly and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
Chinese Holly and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Holly height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Chinese Holly and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
Chinese Holly flower color: White
Chinese Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
- Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Chinese Holly and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of Chinese Holly and Wild Blue Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Holly 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 Chinese Holly 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.