Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rich Woods
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue Violet
White, Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Borders, Cottage Garden, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Cough, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
CORDIA boissieri
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Anacahuita, Texas Olive
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
Anacahuita
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
Anacahuita
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
anacahuita
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
anacahuita
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
Anacahuita
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
Anacahuita
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
Anacahuita
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
Anacahuita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Boraginales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Phlocideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Anacahuita
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Anacahuita is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Anacahuita Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Anacahuita season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Anacahuita is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Anacahuita is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wild Blue Phlox and Anacahuita Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Anacahuita physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Anacahuita height is 90.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Anacahuita are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Anacahuita flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
- Anacahuita leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Anacahuita
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Anacahuita include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Anacahuita pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Anacahuita needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.