Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plant
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Europe
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Beau Narcisse, Belle de Crécy, Cardinal de Richelieu, Charles de Milles, Complicata
Habitat
Rich Woods
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Pink, Light Blue, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bugs
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, 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, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Rosa gallica
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Gallic rose, French rose, rose of Provins
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
फ्रेंच गुलाब
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
Essig-Rose
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
Rosa gallica
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
Rosa gallica
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
Rosa gallica
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
Rosa-rubra
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
Róża francuska
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
Gallica rosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phlocideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and French Rose
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and French Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and French Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and French Rose season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for French Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for French Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Wild Blue Phlox and French Rose Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and French Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas French Rose height is 110.00 cm and width 80.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and French Rose are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
French Rose flower color: Light Pink
- French Rose leaf color: Green
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and French Rose
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and French Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and French Rose 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 French Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.