Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Mexico, Central America
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rich Woods
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue Violet
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
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
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
Yambohne
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Polemoniaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Phlocideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Wild Blue Phlox and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Wild Blue Phlox and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Wild Blue Phlox and Jicama. Wild Blue Phlox doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Wild Blue Phlox does not have fragrant flowers. Wild Blue Phlox has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Jicama has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Wild Blue Phlox and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Jicama
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Jicama season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Wild Blue Phlox and Jicama Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Jicama are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Jicama
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Jicama pruning is done 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 Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.