Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Hybrid origin, India
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Dianthus chinensis, Dianthus deltoides
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rich Woods
meadows, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Pink, Fuchsia
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
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
Loam, Sand
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 leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Compost, organic fertlizers, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
DIANTHUS
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Dianthus, Garden Spice Fuchsia Dianthus
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
Dianthus
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
Dianthus
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
Dianthus
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
Dianthus
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
Dianthus
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
Dianthus
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
Dianthus
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
Dianthus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Caryophyllales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Phlocideae
Caryophylleae
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Caryophylloideae
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Dianthus
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Dianthus is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Dianthus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Dianthus season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Dianthus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Dianthus is Acidic, Neutral.
Wild Blue Phlox and Dianthus Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Dianthus physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Dianthus height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Dianthus are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Dianthus flower color: Pink and Fuchsia
- Dianthus leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Dianthus
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Dianthus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Dianthus 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 Dianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.