Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Grass
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Grasses
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rich Woods
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue Violet
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Beetles, Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Cuts
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used to feed livestock
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
BOUTELOUA gracilis
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Blue Grama Grass, Mosquito Grass
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
Bouteloua gracilis
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
Bouteloua Gracilis
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
Bouteloua aristidoides
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
Chondrosum gracile
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
Bouteloua gracilis
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
Bouteloua Gracilis
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
Bouteloua Gracilis
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
Bouteloua Gracilis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Solanales
Cyperales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Phlocideae
Cynodonteae
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Bouteloua Gracilis
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Bouteloua Gracilis is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Bouteloua Gracilis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Bouteloua Gracilis season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Bouteloua Gracilis is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Bouteloua Gracilis is Neutral, Alkaline.
Wild Blue Phlox and Bouteloua Gracilis Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Bouteloua Gracilis physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bouteloua Gracilis height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Bouteloua Gracilis are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Bouteloua Gracilis flower color: White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
- Bouteloua Gracilis leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Bouteloua Gracilis
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Bouteloua Gracilis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Bouteloua Gracilis 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 Bouteloua Gracilis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.