Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Hybrid origin
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
Rich Woods
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-7
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
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Not Available, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phlocideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Carpinaceae
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: Not Available
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.