Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Canary Islands
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
Mediterranean region, mild coastal areas, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Well Drained
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 9, 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
Prostrate/Trailing
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Red, Gold, Orange Red
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Spine-edged leaves
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Divison
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Blight, Fusarium root rot, Mealybugs, Mites, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Spider Mites
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
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
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LOTUS berthelotii
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Parrot's Beak
Winged Pea
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
Parrot's Beak
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
Papageienschnabel
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
Le Bec de perroquet
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
Pico de loro
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
Ράμφος παπαγάλου
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
Bico do Papagaio
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
Dziób papugi
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
Parrot rostri
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Polemonioideae
Season and Care of Parrot's Beak and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of Parrot's Beak and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Parrot's Beak and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Parrot's Beak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Parrot's Beak is Loam, Sand and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Parrot's Beak is Neutral, Alkaline and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
Parrot's Beak and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
Parrot's Beak and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Parrot's Beak height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Parrot's Beak and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
Parrot's Beak flower color: Red, Gold and Orange Red
Parrot's Beak leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
- Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Parrot's Beak and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of Parrot's Beak and Wild Blue Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Parrot's Beak pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Parrot's Beak 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.