Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
North America
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
Forest margins, gardens, Roadsides, Woodlands
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
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
Not Available
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Pulp
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
POPULUS tremuloides
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Quaking Aspen
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
Quaking Aspen
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
Zitterpappel
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
tremble
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
Temblor Aspen
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
τρεμώδεις Aspen
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
Quaking Aspen
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
Quaking Aspen
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
Tremens Quisque
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Solanales
Family
Salicaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Saliceae
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Polemonioideae
Season and Care of Quaking Aspen and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of Quaking Aspen and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Quaking Aspen and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quaking Aspen season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Quaking Aspen is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Quaking Aspen is Acidic, Neutral and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
Quaking Aspen and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
Quaking Aspen and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Quaking Aspen height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Quaking Aspen and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
Quaking Aspen flower color: Not Available
Quaking Aspen leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
- Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Quaking Aspen and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of Quaking Aspen and Wild Blue Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quaking Aspen pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Quaking Aspen 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.