Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Eastern Europe, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Northwestern China, Russia
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
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Flower Color
Red, Orange, Rose, Salmon, Peach, Orange Red
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
In late autumn, Remove deadheads
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch, Slugs
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LYCHNIS chalcedonica
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Maltese cross, Jerusalem cross, Burning love, Dusky salmon
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
Maltese cross
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
Malteserkreuz
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
Maltese cross
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
cruz de Malta
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
σταυρό της Μάλτας
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
cruz de Malta
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
krzyż maltański
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
Duces crucis
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Solanales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Polemonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Maltese Cross Flower and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of Maltese Cross Flower and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Maltese Cross Flower and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Maltese Cross Flower season is Spring and Summer and Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Maltese Cross Flower is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Maltese Cross Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
Maltese Cross Flower and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
Maltese Cross Flower and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Maltese Cross Flower height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Maltese Cross Flower and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
Maltese Cross Flower flower color: Red, Orange, Rose, Salmon, Peach and Orange Red
Maltese Cross Flower leaf color: Green
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
- Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Maltese Cross Flower and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of Maltese Cross Flower and Wild Blue Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Maltese Cross Flower pruning is done In late autumn and Remove deadheads and Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Maltese Cross Flower 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.