Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Africa
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Not Available
Habitat
Rich Woods
gardens, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Blue, Indigo, Lavender, Light Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Palmate and toothed
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Cut away fading foliage, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
High-phosphorous fertilizers used, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Bacterial leaf spot, fungus, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Severe allergen, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used in making blue ink
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Delphinium elatum
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Alpine delphinium, Delphium, Candle larkspur, Siberian larkspur, Musk Larkspur,
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
अल्पाइन Delphinium
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
Alpine Delphinium
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
Alpine Delphinium
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
Alpine Delphinium
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
Alpine Δελφίνιο
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
Alpine Delphinium
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
Alpine Delphinium
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
Alpine Delphinium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Ranunculales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Ranunculaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Phlocideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Alpine Delphinium
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Alpine Delphinium is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Alpine Delphinium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Alpine Delphinium season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Alpine Delphinium is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Alpine Delphinium is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wild Blue Phlox and Alpine Delphinium Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Alpine Delphinium physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Alpine Delphinium height is 200.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Alpine Delphinium are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Alpine Delphinium flower color: Blue, Indigo, Lavender and Light Purple
- Alpine Delphinium leaf color: Green
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Alpine Delphinium
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Alpine Delphinium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Alpine Delphinium pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alpine Delphinium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.