Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Fruit
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
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Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Rubus leucodermis, Rubus occidentalis, Rubus coreanus
Habitat
Rich Woods
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
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Habit
Mat-forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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 Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Swollen Lips, Tingly mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
anti-cancer, Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
RUBUS 'Jewel'
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Black Raspberry
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
Black Raspberry Tree
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
Schwarze Himbeere Baum
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
Noir Arbre Framboise
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
Negro del árbol de la frambuesa
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
Μαύρο Raspberry Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
Árvore framboesa Preto
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
Czarny Raspberry Drzewo
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
Niger IDAEUS ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Black Raspberry
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Black Raspberry is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Black Raspberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Black Raspberry season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Black Raspberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Black Raspberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Wild Blue Phlox and Black Raspberry Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Black Raspberry physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Black Raspberry height is 182.88 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Black Raspberry are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Black Raspberry flower color: White
- Black Raspberry leaf color: Green
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Black Raspberry
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Black Raspberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Black Raspberry pruning is done Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Raspberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.