Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Europe
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Bigleaf Maple, Black Maple, Silver Maple
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rich Woods
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Decline, Girdling Roots, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt, Wetwood
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Whole plant, Wood
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
ACER platanoides
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Norway Maple
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
नॉर्वे मेपल
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
Spitzahorn
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
Norvège Maple
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
Noruega arce
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
Νεροπλάτανος
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
Noruega bordo
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
klon zwyczajny
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
Acer platanoides
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phlocideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Norway Maple
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Norway Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Norway Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Norway Maple season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Norway Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Norway Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wild Blue Phlox and Norway Maple Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Norway Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Norway Maple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Norway Maple are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Norway Maple flower color: Lemon yellow, Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Norway Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Norway Maple
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Norway Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Norway Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Norway Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.