Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Eastern Europe
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Iris
Habitat
Rich Woods
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
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, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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 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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
-
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
Dwarf Iris
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
Zwergiris
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
Enano Iris
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Dwarf Iris season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Wild Blue Phlox and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Dwarf Iris
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Dwarf Iris 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 Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.