Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
China
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rich Woods
Hillside, Woods
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
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
Requires regular 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Itchiness, Stomach burn
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
BERBERIS soulieana
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Barberry
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
Burberry
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
Burberry
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
Burberry
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
Burberry
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
Burberry
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
Burberry
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
kwaśnica
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
Barberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Ranunculales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Phlocideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Barberry
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Barberry is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Barberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Barberry season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wild Blue Phlox and Barberry Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Barberry physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Barberry are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Barberry flower color: Yellow
- Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Barberry
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Barberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.