Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Fern
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
North America, Caribbean, Eastern Asia
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rich Woods
Boggy areas, By seashore, Coastal Regions, Moist woods, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
2-10
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, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
In late autumn, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Avoid during Pregnancy, coma, Eye irritation, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Edible, Mixed Border, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
OSMUNDA cinnamomea
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Cinnamon Fern
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
दालचीनी फर्न
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
Zimt Farn
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
Cinnamon Fern
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
helecho canela
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
κανέλα Fern
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
Cinnamon Fern
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
Cynamon Fern
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
Fern cinnamomum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Polypodiopsida
Order
Solanales
Osmundales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Osmundaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Phlocideae
Apameini
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Noctuinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Cinnamon Fern
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Cinnamon Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Cinnamon Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Cinnamon Fern season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Cinnamon Fern is Loam while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Cinnamon Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Wild Blue Phlox and Cinnamon Fern Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Cinnamon Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Cinnamon Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Cinnamon Fern are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Cinnamon Fern flower color: Yellow Brown
- Cinnamon Fern leaf color: Green
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Cinnamon Fern
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Cinnamon Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Cinnamon Fern pruning is done In late autumn and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cinnamon Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.