Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Habitat
Rich Woods
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
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
Not Available
Habit
Mat-forming
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
reseeds, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
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
Beans
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Basketary, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
COTYLEDON
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
बीजपत्र
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
Cotyledon
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
Cotyledon
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
Cotyledon
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
Cotyledon
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
Liścień
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
Cotyledon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Rosids
Tribe
Phlocideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Not Available
Properties of Wild Blue Phlox and Cotyledon
Wondering what are the properties of Wild Blue Phlox and Cotyledon? We provide you with everything About Wild Blue Phlox and Cotyledon. Wild Blue Phlox doesn't have thorns and Cotyledon doesn't have thorns. Also Wild Blue Phlox does not have fragrant flowers. Wild Blue Phlox has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Cotyledon has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Wild Blue Phlox and Cotyledon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Cotyledon
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Cotyledon season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
Wild Blue Phlox and Cotyledon Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Cotyledon are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Cotyledon
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Cotyledon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Cotyledon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.