Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Habitat
Rich Woods
Lower slopes, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Mat-forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not water the foliage, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
PHLOX nivalis
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Trailing Phlox
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
Gazania
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
Gazania
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
Gazania
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
Gazania
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
Gazania
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
Gazania
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
Gazania
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
Gazania
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Asterales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Phlocideae
Arctotideae
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Cichorioideae
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Gazania
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Gazania is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Gazania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Gazania season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Gazania is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Gazania is Acidic.
Wild Blue Phlox and Gazania Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Gazania physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Gazania are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
- Gazania leaf color: Green
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Gazania
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Gazania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Gazania pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.