Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, 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
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
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
Rosette/Stemless
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
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
Oblong
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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 Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, 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
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Primula elatior
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Oxlip, true oxlip
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
Oxlip
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
Hohe Schlüsselblume
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
Primula elatior
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
δακράκι
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
Oxlip
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
Oxlip
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
Oxlip
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Onagreae
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Polemonioideae
Season and Care of Oxlip and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of Oxlip and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Oxlip and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxlip season is Summer and Wild Blue Phlox season is Summer. The type of soil for Oxlip is Loam, Sand and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
Oxlip and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
Oxlip and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Oxlip and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
Care of Oxlip and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of Oxlip and Wild Blue Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Oxlip 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.
