Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Caribbean
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Wild sago
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rich Woods
Loamy soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
ZAMIA pumila
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Coontie
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
Coontie
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
Coontie
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
coontie
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
coontie
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
Coontie
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
Coontie
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
Coontie
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
Coontie
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Cycadophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Cycadopsida
Order
Solanales
Cycadales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Zamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Zamioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Coontie
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Coontie is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Coontie Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Coontie season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Coontie is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Coontie is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wild Blue Phlox and Coontie Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Coontie physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Coontie height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Coontie are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Coontie flower color: Not Available
- Coontie leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Coontie
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Coontie include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Coontie pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coontie needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.