Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Epiphyte
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Not available
Habitat
Rich Woods
Deciduous forests, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
11-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
24
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue Violet
White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, From bulbs, Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Cut leaves after fall, Prune in flowering season
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Red spider mite, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
convulsions, Dermatitis, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Perfumes, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Analgesic, Antipyretic, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver Protection
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
For making oil for cosmetics, Use in Chinese herbology, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
DENDROBIUM nobile
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Dendrobium, Noble Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
Noble Dendrobium
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
Noble Dendrobium
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
Dendrobium nobile
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
Dendrobium nobile
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
Dendrobium nobile
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
Nobile Dendrobium
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
Dendrobium szlachetne
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
Nobile Dendrobium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Solanales
Asparagales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Phlocideae
Dendrobieae
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Nobile Dendrobium
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Nobile Dendrobium is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Nobile Dendrobium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Nobile Dendrobium season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Nobile Dendrobium is Not Available while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Nobile Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral.
Wild Blue Phlox and Nobile Dendrobium Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Nobile Dendrobium physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Nobile Dendrobium height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Nobile Dendrobium are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Nobile Dendrobium flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red and Ivory
- Nobile Dendrobium leaf color: Green
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Nobile Dendrobium
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Nobile Dendrobium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Nobile Dendrobium pruning is done Cut leaves after fall and Prune in flowering season. In summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nobile Dendrobium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.