Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants
Origin
Northern Africa, South Africa
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Xanthium strumarium canadense, Xanthium strumarium glabratum, Xanthium strumarium strumarium
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Farms, Roadsides
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 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
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over 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
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antispasmodic, Diuretic
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Xanthium strumarium
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Cocklebur
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
cocklebur
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
Klette
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
cocklebur
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
cadillo
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
ήρα
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
kokklevor
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
kokklevor
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
kokklevor
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Solanales
Family
Asclepiadaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Heliantheae
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Polemonioideae
Season and Care of Cocklebur and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of Cocklebur and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Cocklebur and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocklebur season is Summer and Fall and Wild Blue Phlox season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cocklebur is Loam, Sand and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Cocklebur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
Cocklebur and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
Cocklebur and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Cocklebur height is 5.10 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cocklebur and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
Cocklebur flower color: Yellow, Red and Burgundy
Cocklebur leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
- Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Cocklebur and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of Cocklebur and Wild Blue Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cocklebur 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 Cocklebur 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.