Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Mediterranean
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Habitat
Rich Woods
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Artichoke
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
Artichoke
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
Artischocke
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
Artichaut
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
Alcachofa
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
Alcachofra
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
Karczoch
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Solanales
Asterales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Phlocideae
Cynareae
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Artichoke
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Artichoke season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Wild Blue Phlox and Artichoke Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Artichoke are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Artichoke
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.