Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants
Origin
Asia, Europe, North Africa, 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
Shaded sites, Waste areas
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Not Available
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
Not Available
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GERANIUM robertianum
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
Kraut Robert
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
herbe à Robert
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
hierba de San Roberto
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
βότανο Robert
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
erva robert
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
herb robert
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
Robertus herba
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Solanales
Family
Geraniaceae
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 Herb Robert and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of Herb Robert and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Herb Robert and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
Herb Robert and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
Herb Robert and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Herb Robert and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
- Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Herb Robert and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of Herb Robert and Wild Blue Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.