Wild Blue Phlox

Birch

About Wild Blue Phlox and Birch

Wild Blue Phlox

Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Flowering Plants

Tree

Origin

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada

Types

Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

260

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Habitat

Rich Woods

Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-84-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

7-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16

Habit

Mat-forming

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm1,219.20 cm

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Blue Violet

Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate-lanceolate

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Container

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove dead flowers

Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches

Fertilizers

Apply 10-10-10 amount

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Ground Cover

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders

anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves, Root

Whole plant

Other Uses

As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash

Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Common Name

Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

In Hindi

Wild Blue Phlox

भोज पत्र

In German

Wild Blue Phlox

Birke

In French

Wild Blue Phlox

Arbre de bouleau

In Spanish

Wild Blue Phlox

Abedul

In Greek

Άγρια μπλε Phlox

Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Wild Blue Phlox

bétula

In Polish

Dziki Niebieski Phlox

Brzoza

In Latin

Phlox ferae blue

Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Solanales

Fagales

Family

Polemoniaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Phlox

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Phlocideae

Subfamily

Polemonioideae

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

234

1 27800

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Properties of Wild Blue Phlox and Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Wild Blue Phlox and Birch? We provide you with everything About Wild Blue Phlox and Birch. Wild Blue Phlox doesn't have thorns and Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Wild Blue Phlox does not have fragrant flowers. Wild Blue Phlox has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Birch has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Wild Blue Phlox and Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Birch

Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Birch season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.

Wild Blue Phlox and Birch Physical Information

Wild Blue Phlox and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Birch are as follows:

Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:

Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Birch

Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.