Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Central America
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Trollius laxus , Trollius asiaticus , Trollius pumilus
Habitat
Rich Woods
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
blisters, Burning sensation, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
along a porch, deck or patio, Bog Garden, Borders, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, small hedge, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Cottage garden, Flower borders, Informal Garden, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
GOMPHRENA globosa 'Bicolor Rose'
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
globe flower
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
Trollblumen
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
globe flower
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
Trollius
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
globe flower
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
Trollius
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
Pełnik
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
globe flower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Solanales
Ranunculales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Rhamnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Phlocideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Globe Flower
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Globe Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Globe Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Globe Flower season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Globe Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Globe Flower is Neutral.
Wild Blue Phlox and Globe Flower Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Globe Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Globe Flower height is 15.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Globe Flower are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Globe Flower flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Globe Flower leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Globe Flower
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Globe Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Globe Flower pruning is done Prune after flowering, 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 Globe Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.