Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Europe, Turkey
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rich Woods
hedge rows, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
2-9
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Cosmetics, 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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Carpinus betulus
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
हानबीन
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
Hainbuche
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
charme
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
carpe
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
γαύρος
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
choupo-branco
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
grab
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
Item carpinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phlocideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Coryloideae
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Hornbeam
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Hornbeam season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Hornbeam is Loam while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Wild Blue Phlox and Hornbeam Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Hornbeam are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
- Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Hornbeam
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Hornbeam pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
