Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Mediterranean, North Africa, Northern America
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Anthony Peak Lupine, Silver Bush, Garden Lupine, Spider Lupine, Adonis Lupine
Habitat
Rich Woods
Pine barrens, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Blue, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loose, Moist
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Loose, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Aphids, Fusarium wilt, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Lupinus
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Hybrid Lupine
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
वृक संयंत्र
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
lupine
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
usine de lupin
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
planta de lupino
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
φυτό λούπινο
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
tremoço planta
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
łubin roślin
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
Plinio herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Phlocideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Lupine
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Lupine is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Lupine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Lupine season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Lupine is Loose, Moist while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Lupine is Slightly Acidic.
Wild Blue Phlox and Lupine Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Lupine physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Lupine height is 2.95 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Lupine are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Lupine flower color: Blue, Pink and White
- Lupine leaf color: Light Green
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Lupine
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Lupine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lupine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.