Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Hybrid origin, North America
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rich Woods
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Mat-forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Rabbits
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
along a porch, deck or patio, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Food for animals, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Phlox paniculata 'Sherbet Cocktail'
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Hybrid Phlox, Sherbet Cocktail Garden Phlox
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
Hybrid Phlox
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
Hybrid Phlox
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
Phlox Hybrid
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
Phlox híbrido
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
υβριδικά Phlox
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
Phlox híbrido
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
Hybrydowy Phlox
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
Hybrid Phlox
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Phlocideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Hybrid Phlox
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Hybrid Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Hybrid Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Hybrid Phlox season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Hybrid Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Hybrid Phlox is Neutral.
Wild Blue Phlox and Hybrid Phlox Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Hybrid Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Hybrid Phlox height is 65.00 cm and width 55.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Hybrid Phlox are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Hybrid Phlox flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Hybrid Phlox leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Hybrid Phlox
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Hybrid Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Hybrid Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hybrid Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.