Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
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
  
Honey Locust
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Rich Woods
  
Woodland Garden Canopy
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
5-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
9-3
  
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Mat-forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,524.00 cm
  
27
Minimum Width
1,066.80 cm
  
20
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Blue Violet
  
Rose, Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Purple, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Red, Crimson, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Spring, Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Container
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
  
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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
  
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
  
Cut limbs, Prune in winter, Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
  
Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Mild Allergen
  
Abdominal pain, Depression, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gastro-intestinal problems, Kidney Disease, Liver disease, Nausea, Vomiting, weakness
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
  
Antispasmodic, Antivinous, Cancer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Emetic, Emmoiliant, Eye Problems, Febrifuge, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
  
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
  
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
  
Fibre, For making oil, Used as a dye, Used as essential oil, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
  
ROBINIA 'Purple Robe'
  
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
  
Hybrid Black Locust, Purple Robe Locust
  
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
  
Black Locust Tree
  
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
  
Schwarz Locust Tree
  
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
  
Noir Arbre Locust
  
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
  
Negro del árbol de la langosta
  
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
  
Μαύρο Locust Tree
  
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
  
Árvore Locust Preto
  
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
  
Robinii akacjowej Drzewo
  
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
  
Locusta arbor Niger
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Solanales
  
Fabales
  
Family
Polemoniaceae
  
Fabaceae
  
Genus
Phlox
  
Robinia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Phlocideae
  
Robinieae
  
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
  
Faboideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Black Locust
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Black Locust is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Black Locust Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Black Locust season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Black Locust is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Black Locust is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wild Blue Phlox and Black Locust Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Black Locust physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Black Locust height is 1,524.00 cm and width 1,066.80 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Black Locust are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Black Locust flower color: Rose and Violet
- Black Locust leaf color: Red, Crimson and Bronze
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Black Locust
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Black Locust include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Black Locust pruning is done Cut limbs, Prune in winter, Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Locust needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.