Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants
  
Tree
  
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
  
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
  
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
  
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
  
Habitat
Rich Woods
  
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
  
Habit
Mat-forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
2,130.00 cm
  
21
Minimum Width
1,220.00 cm
  
14
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Blue Violet
  
Yellow, Green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Tan, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
  
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
  
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
  
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
  
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
  
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
  
Allergy
Mild Allergen
  
Rhinitis, Sinuses
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
  
Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
  
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
  
Bark, Fruits
  
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
  
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
  
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
  
CARYA illinoinensis
  
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
  
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
  
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
  
पेकॉन
  
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
  
Pekannuss
  
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
  
Pacanier
  
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
  
Carya illinoinensis
  
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
  
Pecan
  
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
  
Nogueira-pecã
  
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
  
Orzesznik jadalny
  
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
  
Pecan
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Solanales
  
Juglandales
  
Family
Polemoniaceae
  
Juglandaceae
  
Genus
Phlox
  
Carya Nutt.
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Phlocideae
  
Juglandeae
  
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
  
Juglandoideae
  
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Pecan
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Pecan season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Wild Blue Phlox and Pecan Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Pecan are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Pecan
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.