Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Turkey
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 rows, Woodlands
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
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
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Carpinus betulus
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
हानबीन
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
Hainbuche
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
charme
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
carpe
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
γαύρος
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
choupo-branco
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
grab
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
Item carpinus
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Coryloideae
Polemonioideae
Properties of Hornbeam and Wild Blue Phlox
Wondering what are the properties of Hornbeam and Wild Blue Phlox? We provide you with everything About Hornbeam and Wild Blue Phlox. Hornbeam doesn't have thorns and Wild Blue Phlox doesn't have thorns. Also Hornbeam does not have fragrant flowers. Hornbeam has allergic reactions like Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen and Rhinitis and Wild Blue Phlox has allergic reactions like Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen and Rhinitis. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Hornbeam and Wild Blue Phlox and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hornbeam and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of Hornbeam and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Hornbeam and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Wild Blue Phlox season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hornbeam is Loam and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
Hornbeam and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
Hornbeam and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Hornbeam and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
- Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Hornbeam and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of Hornbeam and Wild Blue Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hornbeam pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Hornbeam 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.