Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
World, Pandemic
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Marchantia polymorpha montivagans, Marchantia polymorpha polymorpha, Marchantia polymorpha ruderalis
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Habitat
Boggy areas, Fens, stream banks, tropical environments
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Mat-forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Lime Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lime Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Disc shaped
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Container
How to Plant?
Not Available
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Not Available
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Fusarium root rot, Pythium rot, Slugs, Snails
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
gallstones, Hepatitis, Jaundice, Liver problems, Menopause problems
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Marchantia polymorpha
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Common liverwort, umbrella liverwort
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
marchantia
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
marchantia
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
marchantia
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
Marchantia
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
Marchantia
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
Marchantia
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
Marchantia
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
Squalus
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Hepaticophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Hepaticopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Marchantiales
Solanales
Family
Marchantiaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Marchantioideae
Polemonioideae
Season and Care of Marchantia and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of Marchantia and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Marchantia and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marchantia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Marchantia is Clay, Loam and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Marchantia is Acidic, Neutral and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
Marchantia and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
Marchantia and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Marchantia height is 2.50 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Marchantia and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
Marchantia flower color: Not Available
Marchantia leaf color: Lime Green and Gray Green
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
- Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Marchantia and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of Marchantia and Wild Blue Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marchantia pruning is done No pruning needed and Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Marchantia 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.