Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America
Western United States
Types
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Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Picea omorika
Habitat
Prairies, Woodlands
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
2-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Green, Orange, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Septoria leaf spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Birds
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Stomach aliments
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata
PICEA pungens
Common Name
Garden Phlox, Tall Phlox
Colorado blue spruce
In Hindi
Fall Phlox
Blue Spruce Tree
In German
fall phlox
Blue Spruce Baum
In French
Fall Phlox
Blue Spruce Arbre
In Spanish
Fall Phlox
Blue Spruce Árbol
In Greek
Fall Phlox
Blue Spruce Tree
In Portuguese
Fall Phlox
Árvore Spruce azul
In Polish
Fall Phlox
Blue Spruce Drzewo
In Latin
Phlox cadent
Blue abiegnis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Fall Phlox and Blue Spruce
Season and care of Fall Phlox and Blue Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Fall Phlox and Blue Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fall Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Blue Spruce season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Fall Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for Fall Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Fall Phlox and Blue Spruce Physical Information
Fall Phlox and Blue Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Fall Phlox height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Blue Spruce height is 1,200.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Fall Phlox and Blue Spruce are as follows:
Fall Phlox flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Fall Phlox leaf color: Green
Blue Spruce flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
- Blue Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Care of Fall Phlox and Blue Spruce
Care of Fall Phlox and Blue Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fall Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Spruce pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Fall Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.