Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs, Trees
Flowering Plants
Origin
Australia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Habitat
River side
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
4-8
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 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
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
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
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
Eukalyptus
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
Eucalyptus
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
Eucalipto
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
Eucalyptus
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Polemonioideae
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Wild Blue Phlox season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
Eucalyptus and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
- Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Eucalyptus and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of Eucalyptus and Wild Blue Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eucalyptus pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Eucalyptus 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.
