Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southern Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Not Available
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
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, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lime Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Insects
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Constipation
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Leaves are used to wrap small parcels, Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Root is used as a vegetable
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
NELUMBO nucifera
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
पवित्र कमल
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
Heiliges Lotus
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
Lotus Sacré
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
loto sagrado
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
ιερή Lotus
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
Lotus sagrado
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
Sacred Lotus
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
sacra Lotus
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Proteales
Solanales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Nelumbonaceae
Polemonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sacred Lotus and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of Sacred Lotus and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Sacred Lotus and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sacred Lotus season is Summer and Fall and Wild Blue Phlox season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Sacred Lotus is Neutral and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
Sacred Lotus and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
Sacred Lotus and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Sacred Lotus and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
Sacred Lotus flower color: White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose and Coral
Sacred Lotus leaf color: Lime Green and Sea Green
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
- Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Sacred Lotus and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of Sacred Lotus and Wild Blue Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Sacred Lotus 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.