Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
China
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rich Woods
Deciduous forests, Wild, Woods
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
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Orange, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Bi-lobed
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Squirrels
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Abdominal pain, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Blood anti-coagulant, Diabetes
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Can be made into a herbal tea, Condiment, Cosmetics, Medicinal oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
GINKGO biloba 'Chi-chi'
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Ginkgo
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
बालकुवारी
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
Tempelbaum, Ginkgobaum
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
Arbre sacré des temples d'Asie, Arbre aux mille écus
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
Gingo, Árbol de oro
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
Γιγκο, Γκίνγκο
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
Nogueira-do-Japão
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
Miłorząb chiński, Miłorząb dwudzielny
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
Gingko
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Ginkgophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Ginkgoopsida
Order
Solanales
Ginkgoales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Ginkgoaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Cycad
Tribe
Phlocideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Ginkgo
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Ginkgo is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Ginkgo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Ginkgo season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Ginkgo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Ginkgo is Acidic, Neutral.
Wild Blue Phlox and Ginkgo Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Ginkgo physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Ginkgo height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Ginkgo are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Ginkgo flower color: Yellow green
- Ginkgo leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Ginkgo
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Ginkgo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Ginkgo 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 Ginkgo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.