Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Herbs
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rich Woods
gardens, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sandy
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Cutflower, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
EUSTOMA grandiflorum 'Florida Blue'
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Florida Blue Lisianthus, Lisianthus
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
फ्लोरिडा Lisianthus
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
Florida Lisianthus
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
Floride Lisianthus
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
lisianthus Florida
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
Φλόριντα lisianthus
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
Florida Lisianthus
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
Florida Eustoma
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
Florida Lisianthus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Solanales
Gentianales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Phlocideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Paperveroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Florida Lisianthus
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Florida Lisianthus is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Florida Lisianthus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Florida Lisianthus season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Florida Lisianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Florida Lisianthus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Wild Blue Phlox and Florida Lisianthus Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Florida Lisianthus physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Florida Lisianthus height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Florida Lisianthus are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Florida Lisianthus flower color: Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Florida Lisianthus leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Florida Lisianthus
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Florida Lisianthus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Florida Lisianthus 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 Florida Lisianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.