Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Ornamental Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Kochia Indica, Neokochia californica
Habitat
Rich Woods
gardens, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-11
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, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Burgundy, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Linear
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loamy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Aphids, Mosquito
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Eye irritation, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Diabetes, Hypotensive, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Cattle Fodder, Sauces, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Groundcover
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
BASSIA scoparia
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Burningbush, Kochia
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
Bassia scoparia
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
Besen-Radmelde
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
Bassia scoparia
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
Kochia scoparia
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
Bassia scoparia
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
Bassia scoparia
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
Mietelnik żakula
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
Bassia scoparia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Caryophyllales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Phlocideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Camphorosmoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Kochia
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Kochia is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Kochia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Kochia season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Kochia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Kochia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wild Blue Phlox and Kochia Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Kochia physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Kochia height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Kochia are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Kochia flower color: Not Available
- Kochia leaf color: Light Green
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Kochia
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Kochia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Kochia pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove dead branches. In summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kochia needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.