Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mexico
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Not Available
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
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
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CHOISYA ternata
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
Philadelphus
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
Pfeifensträucher
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
Philadelphus
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
Philadelphus
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
Philadelphus
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
Philadelphus
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
Jaśminowiec
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
Philadelphus
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rutaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Philadelpheae
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Hydrangeoideae
Polemonioideae
Properties of Mock Orange and Wild Blue Phlox
Wondering what are the properties of Mock Orange and Wild Blue Phlox? We provide you with everything About Mock Orange and Wild Blue Phlox. Mock Orange doesn't have thorns and Wild Blue Phlox doesn't have thorns. Also Mock Orange does not have fragrant flowers. Mock Orange has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Wild Blue Phlox has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Mock Orange and Wild Blue Phlox and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mock Orange and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of Mock Orange and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Mock Orange and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mock Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
Mock Orange and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
Mock Orange and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Mock Orange and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
Mock Orange flower color: White
Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
- Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Mock Orange and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of Mock Orange and Wild Blue Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Mock Orange 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.