Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
South Africa
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Osteospermum acanthospermum, Osteospermum amplectens, Osteospermum burttianum
Habitat
Rich Woods
Coastal Regions, Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue Violet
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Not Applicable
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
OSTEOSPERMUM fruticosum
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Shrubby Daisybush, Trailing African Daisy
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
Blue Eyed Daisy Plant
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
Blue Eyed Daisy Pflanze
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
Blue Eyed Daisy Plante
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
Planta observada azul de la margarita
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
Μπλε Eyed Daisy Φυτών
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
Planta da margarida de olhos azuis
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
Blue Eyed Daisy roślin
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
Daisy Blue Eyed Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Asterales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Phlocideae
Calenduleae
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Blue Eyed Daisy Plant
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Blue Eyed Daisy Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Blue Eyed Daisy Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Blue Eyed Daisy Plant season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Blue Eyed Daisy Plant is Loam while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Blue Eyed Daisy Plant is Neutral.
Wild Blue Phlox and Blue Eyed Daisy Plant Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Blue Eyed Daisy Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Blue Eyed Daisy Plant height is 36.00 cm and width 51.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Blue Eyed Daisy Plant are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Blue Eyed Daisy Plant flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
- Blue Eyed Daisy Plant leaf color: Green
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Blue Eyed Daisy Plant
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Blue Eyed Daisy Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Blue Eyed Daisy Plant pruning is done 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 Blue Eyed Daisy Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.