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About Wild Blue Phlox and Borage

1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Perennial
Annual
1.2 Type
Flowering Plants
Herbs
1.3 Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Europe
1.4 Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Not Available
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
About Rice Plant
2
Rank: 90 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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1.5 Habitat
Rich Woods
Pastures, Woodlands
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
1.8 Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
A2, 1a, 1b, 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
1.9 Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
About American ..
30.50 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
45.70 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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2.1.2 Minimum Width
About Flowering..
30.50 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
30.50 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
Blue Violet
Blue
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Oval
2.4 Thorns
14% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
3% List of Herbs Garden Plants have it !
3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
3.2.2 Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
3.2.3 Type of Soil
Loam
Loam
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
28% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
44% List of Herbs Garden Plants have it !
3.3 Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
4.2 How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
4.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist
4.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
4.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
4.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral
4.5.2 Soil Type
Loam
Loam
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
4.6 Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
4.7 Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Prune regularly, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
4.8 Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
fertilize in growing season
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Japanese Beetles
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
Showy
Showy
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
35% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
11% List of Herbs Garden Plants have it !
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
19% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
16% List of Herbs Garden Plants have it !
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
40% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
53% List of Herbs Garden Plants have it !
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
12% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
34% List of Herbs Garden Plants have it !
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
14% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
59% List of Herbs Garden Plants have it !
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
11% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
54% List of Herbs Garden Plants have it !
5.4 Showy Foliage
53% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
63% List of Herbs Garden Plants have it !
5.5 Showy Bark
15% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
2% List of Herbs Garden Plants have it !
5.6 Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
5.8 Evergreen
4% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
7% List of Herbs Garden Plants have it !
5.9 Invasive
6% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
9% List of Herbs Garden Plants have it !
5.10 Self-Sowing
48% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
68% List of Herbs Garden Plants have it !
5.11 Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees
5.12 Allergy
Mild Allergen
belching, bloating, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gas, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Nausea
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
6.1.3 Edible Uses
63% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
91% List of Herbs Garden Plants have it !
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Demulcent, Diuretic, Emollient, Fever, Kidney problems, Pulmonary afflictions
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
6.2.3 Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used for its medicinal properties
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
31% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
48% List of Herbs Garden Plants have it !
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
All Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
All List of Herbs Garden Plants have it !
6.5 Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
BORAGO officinalis
7.2 Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Borage, starflower
7.2.1 In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
Borage
7.2.2 In German
Wild Blue Phlox
Borretsch
7.2.3 In French
Wild Blue Phlox
Bourrache
7.2.4 In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
borraja
7.2.5 In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
Borage
7.2.6 In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
Borragem
7.2.7 In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
Ogórecznik
7.2.8 In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
borage
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
8.3 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
8.4 Order
Solanales
Lamiales
8.5 Family
Polemoniaceae
Boraginaceae
8.6 Genus
Phlox
Borago
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
8.8 Tribe
Phlocideae
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8.9 Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Not Available
8.10 Number of Species
About Orchid
2
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Properties of Wild Blue Phlox and Borage

Wondering what are the properties of Wild Blue Phlox and Borage? We provide you with everything About Wild Blue Phlox and Borage. Wild Blue Phlox doesn't have thorns and Borage doesn't have thorns. Also Wild Blue Phlox does not have fragrant flowers. Wild Blue Phlox has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Borage has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Wild Blue Phlox and Borage and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Borage

Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Borage is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Borage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Borage season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Borage is Loam while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Borage is Neutral.

Wild Blue Phlox and Borage Physical Information

Wild Blue Phlox and Borage physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Borage height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Borage are as follows:

  • Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet

  • Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green

  • Borage flower color: Blue

  • Borage leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Borage

Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Borage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Borage pruning is done Prune regularly 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 Borage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.