Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Europe, Asia
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Brassica oleifer, Brassica napus
Habitat
Rich Woods
Humid climates, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
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, 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
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Prune back the growing tips, Remove all suckers
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Aphids, Downy mildew, pink rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aphids, Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Diarrhea, Nausea, Oral Allergy, sneezing, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blackheads, Blood purifying, Perfumes
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Cholesterol Free, Curing mumps and measles, Digestion problems, Diuretic, Palpitation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
BRASSICA rapa ssp. nipposinica
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Kabuna, Mizuna, Spinach Mustard, Tendergreen
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
Mizuna
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
Mizuna
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
Mizuna
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
Mizuna
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
Mizuna
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
Mizuna
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
Mizuna
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
Mizuna
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Capparales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Phlocideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Mizuna
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Mizuna is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Mizuna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Mizuna season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Mizuna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Mizuna is Neutral.
Wild Blue Phlox and Mizuna Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Mizuna physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Mizuna height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Mizuna are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Mizuna flower color: Yellow
- Mizuna leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Mizuna
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Mizuna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Mizuna pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Remove all suckers. In summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mizuna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.