Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Central America, North America
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rich Woods
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-10
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Cut back old stems to the ground
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Aphids, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Edible dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Mirabilis jalapa
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
Mirabilis jalapa
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
Wunderblume
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
Belle-de-nuit
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
Dondiego de noche
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
mirabilis Jalapa
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
Maravilha
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
mirabilis Jalapa
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
mirabilis Ja-
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Caryophyllales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Nyctaginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Phlocideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Mirabilis Jalapa
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Mirabilis Jalapa is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Mirabilis Jalapa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Mirabilis Jalapa season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Wild Blue Phlox and Mirabilis Jalapa Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Mirabilis Jalapa physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Mirabilis Jalapa are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
- Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Mirabilis Jalapa
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Mirabilis Jalapa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground. In summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mirabilis Jalapa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.