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
Caribbean
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Habitat
Rich Woods
Forest edges, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Unknown
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Asthma, Hay fever
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
FUCHSIA triphylla
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Fuchsia
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
फ्यूशिया
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
Fuchsie
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
Fuchsia
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
Fucsia
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
φουξία
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
Fúcsia
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
Fuksja
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
Fuchsia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Polemoniaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phlocideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Fuchsia
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Fuchsia is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Fuchsia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Fuchsia season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral.
Wild Blue Phlox and Fuchsia Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Fuchsia physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Fuchsia are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
- Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Fuchsia
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Fuchsia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Fuchsia pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots. In summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuchsia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
