Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
Rich Woods
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Broccoli
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
ब्रोकली
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
Brokkoli
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
Brocoli
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
Brócoli
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
brócolis
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
brokuły
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
Brocoli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Capparales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Phlocideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Broccoli
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Broccoli season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Wild Blue Phlox and Broccoli Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Broccoli are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Broccoli
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Broccoli pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.