Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Castlewellan, Otto Luyken, Schipkaensis
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
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
Spreading
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
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
broad, flat
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Softwood cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Insects
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Informal Hedge
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eye Infection, Nausia, Vomiting
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PRUNUS laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken'
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
cherry laurel, common laurel
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
English laurel
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
Lorbeerkirsche
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
Laurier-cerise
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
Prunus laurocerasus
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
Prunus laurocerasus
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
Prunus laurocerasus
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
Laurowiśnia wschodnia
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
Prunus padus
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Polemonioideae
Season and Care of English Laurel and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of English Laurel and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about English Laurel and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Laurel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Laurel is Clay, Loam and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for English Laurel is Acidic, Neutral and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
English Laurel and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
English Laurel and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. English Laurel height is 90.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of English Laurel and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
English Laurel flower color: White
English Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
- Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of English Laurel and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of English Laurel and Wild Blue Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. English Laurel 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 English Laurel 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.