Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Anatolia, Asia, Europe, Iran, Maghreb, Morocco, Norway, The Hiamalayas
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Flowering Cherries, Sour Cherries, Sand Cherries, Sweet Cherries, Capulin Cherries
Habitat
Rich Woods
Forest edges, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Orange
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Orange
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
-
Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Aphids, Bacterial Canker, Black Knot, Brown Rot, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Rheumatoid arthritis, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
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Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Prunus avium
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Cherry Tree
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
चेरी का पेड़
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
Kirschbaum
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
Cerisier
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
Cerezo
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
κερασιά
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
árvore de cereja
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
wiśniowe drzewo
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
Cherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
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Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Cherry Tree
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Cherry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Cherry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Cherry Tree season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Cherry Tree is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Cherry Tree is Slightly Acidic.
Wild Blue Phlox and Cherry Tree Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Cherry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Cherry Tree height is 17.50 cm and width 17.50 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Cherry Tree are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Cherry Tree flower color: White
- Cherry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Cherry Tree
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Cherry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Cherry Tree pruning is done Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.