Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Asia, North America
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Lonicera caerulea altaica, Lonicera caerulea cauriana, Lonicera caerulea kamschatica
Habitat
Rich Woods
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Mat-forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Winter, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Prune for shortening long shoots, 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bugs
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
anti-inflammatory, Cardiovascular problems, Eye Problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Lonicera caerulea
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
honeyberry, blue-berried honeysuckle, sweetberry honeysuckle
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
Honeyberry
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
Honeyberry
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
baie au miel
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
Honeyberry
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
Honeyberry
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
Honeyberry
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
Honeyberry
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
Honeyberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Dipsacales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Phlocideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Honeyberry
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Honeyberry is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Honeyberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Honeyberry season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Honeyberry is Well drained while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Honeyberry is Neutral.
Wild Blue Phlox and Honeyberry Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Honeyberry physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Honeyberry height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Honeyberry are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Honeyberry flower color: Yellow
- Honeyberry leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Honeyberry
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Honeyberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Honeyberry pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, 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 Honeyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.