Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Egypt
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rich Woods
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Mat-forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Spoon Shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Not Available
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
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
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Aphids, Armyworm, Beetles, Leafminers, Molecrickets, Red blotch, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aphids, Caterpillar, Snails, Whiteflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Food Allergy, Hives, Swollen Lips
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Fiber, Insomnia, Rich in protein
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Culinary use, Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Lactuca sativa
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Lettuce
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
सलाद
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
Salat
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
Salade
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
Lechuga
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
Μαρούλι
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
Alface
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
Sałata
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
lactuca
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Asterales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Phlocideae
Cichorieae
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Lettuce
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Lettuce is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Lettuce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Lettuce season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Lettuce is Not Available while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Lettuce is Not Available.
Wild Blue Phlox and Lettuce Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Lettuce physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Lettuce height is 510.00 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Lettuce are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Lettuce flower color: Not Available
- Lettuce leaf color: Not Available
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Lettuce
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Lettuce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Lettuce 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 Lettuce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.