Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
China
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Ligustrum sinense concavum, Ligustrum sinense coryanum, Ligustrum sinense dissimile
Habitat
Rich Woods
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Prune in spring
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Fertilize just before the growing season begins
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Ligustrum sinense
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Chinese privet
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
Chinese privet
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
Chinesischer Liguster
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
Chinese privet
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
aligustrina, ligustrina, ligustrín, o aligustre
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
Κινέζοι privet
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
Ligustrina
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
Chiński ligustr
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
Chinese privet
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Scrophulariales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Chinese Privet
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Chinese Privet is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Chinese Privet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Chinese Privet season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Chinese Privet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Chinese Privet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wild Blue Phlox and Chinese Privet Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Chinese Privet physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Chinese Privet height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Chinese Privet are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Chinese Privet flower color: White
- Chinese Privet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Chinese Privet
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Chinese Privet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Chinese Privet pruning is done Prune in spring. In summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinese Privet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.