Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Southern Europe
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
open Woodlands, Woodland Garden Canopy
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Tolerances
Moisture, Shade areas
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Cuttings
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 Type
Clay, Loam
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 leaves
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Moisture, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Anxiety, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Stress
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cramps, Insect Bites, Itching, Joint pain, Muscle Pain, Rheumatism
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Inner Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Traditional medicine, Wood is used for making furniture
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ABIES alba
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Silver Fir, European Silver Fir
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
Silver Fir
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
Weißtanne
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
Argent sapin
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
abeto blanco
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
ελάτης
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
prata Fir
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
srebrna Jodła
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
aBIES
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Polemonioideae
Season and Care of Silver Fir and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of Silver Fir and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Fir and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Fir is Clay, Loam and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Fir is Acidic, Neutral and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
Silver Fir and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
Silver Fir and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Fir height is 2,440.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Silver Fir and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
Silver Fir flower color: Not Available
Silver Fir leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
- Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Fir and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of Silver Fir and Wild Blue Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Fir pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Silver Fir 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.