Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Flowering Plants
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
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
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
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
Not Available
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
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
Malus sylvestris
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
European crab apple
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
european crab apple
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
european crab apple
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Polemonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Wild Blue Phlox season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
European Crab Apple and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
- Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of European Crab Apple and Wild Blue Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer European Crab Apple 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.