Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Epiphyte
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
South America
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
A. s. var. angustifolium,A. s. var. sesquipedale
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rich Woods
Coastal Regions, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue Violet
White, Yellow, Fuchsia, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Bi-lobed
Plant Season
Spring
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Beetles, Root rot, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Flying insects, Not Available, pollinators
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Angraecum sesquipedale
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Darwin's orchid, Christmas orchid, Star of Bethlehem orchid, and King of the Angraecums
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
Weihnachtsstern Orchidee
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
Noël orchidée étoiles
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
Orquídea estrella de Navidad
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
Χριστούγεννα ορχιδέα αστέρων
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
Orquídea estrela do Natal
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
Gwiazda Betlejemska storczyków
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Solanales
Asparagales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Christmas Star Orchid
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Christmas Star Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Christmas Star Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Christmas Star Orchid season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available.
Wild Blue Phlox and Christmas Star Orchid Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Christmas Star Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Christmas Star Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Christmas Star Orchid are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Christmas Star Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Fuchsia and Lavender
- Christmas Star Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Christmas Star Orchid
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Christmas Star Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Christmas Star Orchid pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs and Remove wet foliage. In summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Christmas Star Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.