Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants
Origin
Central United States, Western United States, Canada
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
Desert
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of 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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Root Pathogen
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures poisoning from fish
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Used for making soaps
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Agave lechuguilla
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
lechuguilla
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
lechuguilla
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
lechuguilla
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
lechuguilla
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
lechuguilla
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
lechuguilla
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
lechuguilla
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
lechuguilla
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
lechuguilla
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Agavaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Polemonioideae
Season and Care of Lechuguilla and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of Lechuguilla and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Lechuguilla and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lechuguilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lechuguilla is Loam, Sand and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Lechuguilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
Lechuguilla and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
Lechuguilla and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Lechuguilla height is 5.10 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Lechuguilla and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
Lechuguilla flower color: Yellow
Lechuguilla leaf color: Green
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
- Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Lechuguilla and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of Lechuguilla and Wild Blue Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lechuguilla pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Lechuguilla 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.