Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
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Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Rich Woods
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
Crapemyrtle
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Phlox
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phlocideae
Lagerstroemieae
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Crapemyrtle season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Wild Blue Phlox and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Crapemyrtle
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.