Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Fruit
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Western Europe
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana
Habitat
Rich Woods
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Remove crossing or rubbing branches, 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
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Analgesic, Diuretic, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used as a dye, 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, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
PYRUS 'Bosc'
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Bosc Pear, Pear
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
Bosc Pear Tree
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
Bosc Pear Tree
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
Bosc Pear Tree
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
Bosc Pear Tree
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
Bosc Pear Tree
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
Bosc Pear Tree
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
Bosc Pear Tree
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
Orbis Bosc ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Bosc Pear
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Bosc Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Bosc Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Bosc Pear season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Bosc Pear is Loam while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Wild Blue Phlox and Bosc Pear Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Bosc Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Bosc Pear are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Bosc Pear flower color: Not Available
- Bosc Pear leaf color: Not Available
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Bosc Pear
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Bosc Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Bosc Pear pruning is done Remove crossing or rubbing branches, 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 Bosc Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.