Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Hybrid origin
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Mexican Papyrus, Dwarf Papyrus, Giant Papyrus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rich Woods
Moist Soils, tropical environments, Tropical regions, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Stem
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
पेपिरस संयंत्र
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
Papyrus-Pflanze
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
usine papyrus
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
planta del papiro
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
πάπυρο
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
planta do papiro
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
Papyrus roślin
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
cHARTA
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Family
Polemoniaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Phlocideae
Cariceae
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Cyperoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Papyrus
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Papyrus season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Papyrus is Neutral.
Wild Blue Phlox and Papyrus Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Papyrus height is 45.70 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Papyrus are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Papyrus flower color: Sandy Brown
- Papyrus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Papyrus
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Papyrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.