Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Habitat
shrublands, tropical grasslands
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Green
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
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
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Mexican Tea
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
Dysphania ambrosioides
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
Épazote
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
Dysphania ambrosioides
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
Μεξικού τσάι
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
Dysphania ambrosioides
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
Komosa piżmowa
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
Dysphania ambrosioides
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Solanales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Dysphanieae
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
Polemonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Tea and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of Mexican Tea and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Tea and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Tea season is Summer and Fall and Wild Blue Phlox season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
Mexican Tea and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
Mexican Tea and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Mexican Tea and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
Mexican Tea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
- Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Mexican Tea and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of Mexican Tea and Wild Blue Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Tea 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 Mexican Tea 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.