Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
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
Coastal Regions, Lowland, Mountains, Subtropical climates, Suburban areas
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
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
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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 Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ILEX glabra
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Silberstein American Pokeweed
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
Inkberry
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
Inkberry
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
Inkberry
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
Inkberry
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
Inkberry
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
Inkberry
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
inkberry
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
Inkberry
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Aquifoliales
Solanales
Family
Phytolaccaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Polemonioideae
Season and Care of Inkberry and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of Inkberry and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Inkberry and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Inkberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Inkberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Inkberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
Inkberry and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
Inkberry and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Inkberry height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Inkberry and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
Inkberry flower color: White
Inkberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
- Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Inkberry and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of Inkberry and Wild Blue Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Inkberry pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed and Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Inkberry 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.