Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants
Origin
Alaska, Canada, Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
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
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, tropical environments
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
4-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 10
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
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Coral
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
10-15-10 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Verticillium Wilt
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PAPAVER nudicaule
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Iceland Poppy
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
आइसलैंड पोस्ता
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
Islandmohn
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
pavot d'Islande
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
amapola de Islandia
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
Ισλανδία παπαρούνας
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
papoila de Islândia
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
Iceland Poppy
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
Iceland Poppy
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Solanales
Family
Papaveraceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Paperveroideae
Polemonioideae
Season and Care of Iceland Poppy and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of Iceland Poppy and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Iceland Poppy and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Iceland Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Iceland Poppy is Loam and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Iceland Poppy is Acidic, Neutral and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
Iceland Poppy and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
Iceland Poppy and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Iceland Poppy height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Iceland Poppy and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
Iceland Poppy flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Coral
Iceland Poppy leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
- Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Iceland Poppy and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of Iceland Poppy and Wild Blue Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Iceland Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Iceland Poppy 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.