Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, Melanesia
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
Humid climates, Subtropical climates
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
White, Light Yellow, Violet, Ivory
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Divison
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
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
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Borders
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ERIA merrillii
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Eria, Orchid
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
Eria
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
Eria
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
Eria
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
Eria
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
eria
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
eria
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
Eria
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
Pinalia
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Solanales
Family
Orchidaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Podochileae
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Polemonioideae
Properties of Eria and Wild Blue Phlox
Wondering what are the properties of Eria and Wild Blue Phlox? We provide you with everything About Eria and Wild Blue Phlox. Eria doesn't have thorns and Wild Blue Phlox doesn't have thorns. Also Eria does not have fragrant flowers. Eria has allergic reactions like Not Available and Wild Blue Phlox has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Eria and Wild Blue Phlox and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Eria and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of Eria and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Eria and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eria season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eria is Not Available and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Eria is Not Available and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
Eria and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
Eria and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Eria height is 25.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Eria and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
Eria flower color: White, Light Yellow, Violet and Ivory
Eria leaf color: Green and Light Green
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
- Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Eria and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of Eria and Wild Blue Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eria 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 Eria 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.