Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
World/Pandemic
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
242
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rich Woods
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Swamps, Terrestrial, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
11-14
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H2
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
fertilize in growing season, Phosphate, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Bacterial soft rot, Brown Rot, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Insects, Mealybugs
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification
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, 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, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
ENCYCLIA hanburyi
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Encyclia, Orchid
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
आर्किड
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
Orchidee
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
Orchidée
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
Orquídea
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
εγκύκλιο
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
orquídea
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
orquídea
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
Epidendrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Solanales
Asparagales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Phlocideae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Encyclia
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Encyclia is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Encyclia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Encyclia season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Encyclia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Encyclia is Acidic.
Wild Blue Phlox and Encyclia Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Encyclia physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Encyclia height is 40.60 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Encyclia are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Encyclia flower color: Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna and Ivory
- Encyclia leaf color: Green
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Encyclia
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Encyclia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Encyclia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Encyclia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.