Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
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
Yellow, Green
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, 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
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
पेकॉन
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
Pekannuss
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
Pacanier
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
Pecan
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
Pecan
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Solanales
Family
Juglandaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Juglandeae
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Polemonioideae
Season and Care of Pecan and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of Pecan and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
Pecan and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
Pecan and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of Pecan and Wild Blue Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Pecan 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.