Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 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
Vining/Climbing
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Lemon yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
Compost
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, 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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Peanut Squash, Squash
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
Delicata Squash
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
Delicata Squash
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
Delicata Squash
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
Delicata Σκουός
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
Delicata Squash
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
Delicata Squash
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
delicata Cucurbitae
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Solanales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Polemonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Delicata Squash and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of Delicata Squash and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Delicata Squash and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Delicata Squash season is Summer and Fall and Wild Blue Phlox season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Delicata Squash is Neutral and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
Delicata Squash and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
Delicata Squash and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Delicata Squash and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
- Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Delicata Squash and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of Delicata Squash and Wild Blue Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Delicata Squash pruning is done No pruning needed and Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Delicata Squash 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.