Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Grass
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Alene, Barblue, Caliber, Canterbury
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rich Woods
Cultivated Beds, Lawn, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Mat-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Purplish Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Narrowly linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Sod
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Dollar spot, Rust, Summer Patch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Cough, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used in lawns and turf
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
POA pratensis
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Kentucky Bluegrass
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
Kentucky Bluegrass
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
Kentucky Bluegrass
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
Kentucky Bluegrass
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
Pasto azul de Kentucky
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
Κεντάκυ Bluegrass
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
Kentucky Bluegrass
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
Wiechlina
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
Kentucky Bluegrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Solanales
Cyperales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Pooideae
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Kentucky Bluegrass
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Kentucky Bluegrass is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Kentucky Bluegrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Kentucky Bluegrass season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Kentucky Bluegrass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Kentucky Bluegrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Wild Blue Phlox and Kentucky Bluegrass Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Kentucky Bluegrass physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Kentucky Bluegrass height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Kentucky Bluegrass are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Kentucky Bluegrass flower color: Purplish Green
- Kentucky Bluegrass leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Kentucky Bluegrass
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Kentucky Bluegrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Kentucky Bluegrass 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 Kentucky Bluegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.