Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Grass
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
China
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Timor Black Bamboo, Javanese Black Bamboo, Black Asper Bamboo
Habitat
Rich Woods
Not marine, Terrícola
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Lime Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Water Deeply, Water occasionally
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Mites
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Dermatitis, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Antiemetic, Antitussive, Astringent, Depurative, Diuretic, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Sedative, Styptic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Stem
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
PHYLLOSTACHYS nigra
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Black Bamboo, Running Bamboo
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
काला बांस
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
schwarzer Bambus
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
bambou noir
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
negro de bambú
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
μαύρο μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
Black Bamboo
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
Czarny Bambus
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
niger Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Solanales
Cyperales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Phlox
Phyllostachys Siebold & Zucc
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Phlocideae
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Bambusoideae
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Black Bamboo
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Black Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Black Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Black Bamboo season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Black Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wild Blue Phlox and Black Bamboo Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Black Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Black Bamboo height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Black Bamboo are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Black Bamboo flower color: Not Available
- Black Bamboo leaf color: Lime Green
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Black Bamboo
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Black Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Black Bamboo pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.