Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Herbs
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rich Woods
Roadsides, wastelands
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
H1, H2, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Compound
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Use to half the strength of the fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Caterpillars, Cutworms, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Caterpillar
Allergy
Mild Allergen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Digestion problems, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
FOENICULUM vulgare
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Common Fennel, Fennel
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
सौंफ़
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
Fenchel
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
Fenouil
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
Hinojo
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
Μάραθο
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
Funcho
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
Koper włoski
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
faeniculi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Phlocideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Fennel
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Fennel is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Fennel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Fennel season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Fennel is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Fennel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Wild Blue Phlox and Fennel Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Fennel physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Fennel height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Fennel are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Fennel flower color: Yellow
- Fennel leaf color: Light Green
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Fennel
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Fennel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Fennel pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fennel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.