Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
A. campestre var. campestre - downy fruit
A. campestre var. leiocarpum (Opiz) Wallr. (syn. A. campestre subsp. leiocarpum) - hairless fruit
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
Green, Light Yellow
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Light Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sore Eyes
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ACER campestre
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Field Maple, Hedge Maple
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
फील्ड मेपल
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
Feld-Ahorn
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
Maple terrain
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
arce de campo
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
Το πεδίο Maple
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
bordo de campo
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
Klon polny
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
Field Maple
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Aceraceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Polemonioideae
Season and Care of Field Maple and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of Field Maple and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Field Maple and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Field Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Field Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Field Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
Field Maple and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
Field Maple and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Field Maple height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Field Maple and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
Field Maple flower color: Green and Light Yellow
Field Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
- Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Field Maple and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of Field Maple and Wild Blue Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Field Maple pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Field Maple 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.