Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants
Origin
Hybrid origin
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
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
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
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lobed and toothed
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Ranunculus acris
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
Ranunculus
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
Ranunkel
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
Ranunculus
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
ranúnculo
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
Ranunculus
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
Ranogkylos
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
Ranogkylos
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
Ranogkylos
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Solanales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Ranunculeae
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
Polemonioideae
Properties of Ranunculus and Wild Blue Phlox
Wondering what are the properties of Ranunculus and Wild Blue Phlox? We provide you with everything About Ranunculus and Wild Blue Phlox. Ranunculus doesn't have thorns and Wild Blue Phlox doesn't have thorns. Also Ranunculus does not have fragrant flowers. Ranunculus has allergic reactions like Pollen and Wild Blue Phlox has allergic reactions like Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Ranunculus and Wild Blue Phlox and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ranunculus and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of Ranunculus and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Ranunculus and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ranunculus season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Ranunculus is Loam and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
Ranunculus and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
Ranunculus and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Ranunculus and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
Ranunculus leaf color: Not Available
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
- Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Ranunculus and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of Ranunculus and Wild Blue Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ranunculus 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 Ranunculus 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.