Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants
Origin
Caribbean
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
Cultivated Beds, Open Plains, Open scrub
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Red
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
fiddle-shaped
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Citrus leaf miner, Mites, Soft scales
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
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
Flowers
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
JATROPHA integerrima
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Peregrina, Spicy Jatropha
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
Peregrina
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
Peregrina
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
Peregrina
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
Peregrina
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
Peregrina
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
Peregrina
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
Peregrina
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
Peregrina
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Solanales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Jatropheae
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Polemonioideae
Season and Care of Peregrina and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of Peregrina and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Peregrina and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peregrina season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peregrina is Loam, Sand and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Peregrina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
Peregrina and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
Peregrina and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Peregrina height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Peregrina and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
Peregrina flower color: Red
Peregrina leaf color: Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
- Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Peregrina and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of Peregrina and Wild Blue Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peregrina pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Peregrina 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.