Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Central Asia
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rich Woods
Dry areas, Hot climate regions, Low annual rainfall regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
16, 17, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Gold, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Put diluted fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Black Spot, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leafminers, Mealybugs, Root rot, Stem rot, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for the Scalp, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Prevents Premature Baldness, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Asthma, Cramps, Menopause problems, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health, Respiratory Disorders, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Root, Root bark
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
HELICHRYSUM thianschanicum
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Licorice Plant
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
मुलैठी
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
Lakritze
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
réglisse
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
regaliz
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
γλυκόρριζα
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
alcaçuz
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
lukrecja
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
liquorice
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Phlocideae
Galegeae
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Liquorice
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Liquorice is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Liquorice Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Liquorice season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Liquorice is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Liquorice is Neutral, Alkaline.
Wild Blue Phlox and Liquorice Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Liquorice physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Liquorice height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Liquorice are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Liquorice flower color: Yellow
- Liquorice leaf color: Gray Green, Silver and Gray
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Liquorice
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Liquorice include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Liquorice pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Liquorice needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.