Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Flowering Plants
  
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
  
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
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
  
Rich Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-2
  
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
Oval or Rounded
  
Mat-forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Blue Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Red
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblong
  
Ovate-lanceolate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Cuttings, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
  
Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Loam
  
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
  
Remove dead flowers
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount
  
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
  
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
  
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Insects
  
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
  
Mild Allergen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Ground Cover
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
  
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
  
Part of Plant Used
Root
  
Flowers, Leaves, Root
  
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
  
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Winesap'
  
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
  
Common Name
Apple, Dessert Apple, Winesap Apple
  
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
  
In Hindi
Primula sieboldii
  
Wild Blue Phlox
  
In German
Siebolds Primel
  
Wild Blue Phlox
  
In French
Primrose japonaise
  
Wild Blue Phlox
  
In Spanish
Primula sieboldii
  
Wild Blue Phlox
  
In Greek
Primula sieboldii
  
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
  
In Portuguese
Primula sieboldii
  
Wild Blue Phlox
  
In Polish
Pierwiosnek Siebolda
  
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
  
In Latin
Primula sieboldii
  
Phlox ferae blue
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Myrtales
  
Solanales
  
Family
Onagraceae
  
Polemoniaceae
  
Genus
Oenothera
  
Phlox
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Onagreae
  
Phlocideae
  
Subfamily
Onagroideae
  
Polemonioideae
  
Season and Care of Japanese primrose and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of Japanese primrose and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese primrose and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese primrose season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Japanese primrose is Clay, Loam and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Japanese primrose is Acidic, Neutral and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
Japanese primrose and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
Japanese primrose and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese primrose height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Japanese primrose and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
Japanese primrose flower color: White
Japanese primrose leaf color: Green
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
- Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Japanese primrose and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of Japanese primrose and Wild Blue Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Japanese primrose 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.