Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Flowering Plants
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water twice a day in the initial period
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 Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
-
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
Hortensie
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
Hortensia
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
Hortensia
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
υδραγεία
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
Hortensja
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
Hibiscus
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Polemonioideae
Properties of Hydrangea and Wild Blue Phlox
Wondering what are the properties of Hydrangea and Wild Blue Phlox? We provide you with everything About Hydrangea and Wild Blue Phlox. Hydrangea doesn't have thorns and Wild Blue Phlox doesn't have thorns. Also Hydrangea does not have fragrant flowers. Hydrangea has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Wild Blue Phlox has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Hydrangea and Wild Blue Phlox and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of Hydrangea and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Wild Blue Phlox season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
Hydrangea and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
Hydrangea and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
- Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Hydrangea and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of Hydrangea and Wild Blue Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Hydrangea 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.