Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Japan, Australia
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
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds, Ponds
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
H1, 9, 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
Spreading
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
simple-pinnate or double-pinnate
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Divison, Layering, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight, Damping off, Downy mildew
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Insects
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Depurative, Febrifuge, Styptic
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as a seasoning in soups, useful as a ground cover
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
OENANTHE javanica
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Java Water Dropwort, Water Celery, Water Parsley
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
Water Celery
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
Wasser Sellerie
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
Céleri d'eau
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
El apio agua
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
Σέλινο νερό
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
Aipo água
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
Seler Woda
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
Aqua Apium
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Oenantheae
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Apioideae
Polemonioideae
Season and Care of Water Celery and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of Water Celery and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Water Celery and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Celery season is Summer and Fall and Wild Blue Phlox season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Celery is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Water Celery is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
Water Celery and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
Water Celery and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Water Celery height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Water Celery and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
Water Celery flower color: White
Water Celery leaf color: Green
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
- Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Water Celery and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of Water Celery and Wild Blue Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Celery pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Water Celery 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.