Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Shrubs
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Rich Woods
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-9
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, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Hydrangea
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
Hydrangea
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
Hortensie
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
Hortensia
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
Hortensia
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
Hortênsia
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
Hortensja
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Phlocideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Hydrangea
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Hydrangea season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Wild Blue Phlox and Hydrangea Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Hydrangea are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Hydrangea
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.