Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Eastern Africa
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rich Woods
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
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
H1, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
EXACUM affine
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
German Violet, Persian Violet
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
persian violet
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
persian violet
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
persian violet
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
Violeta persa
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
Περσικό Violet
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
Violeta persa
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
Persian Violet
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
hyacinthum Persarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Gentianales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Persian Violet
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Persian Violet season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Persian Violet is Neutral.
Wild Blue Phlox and Persian Violet Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Persian Violet are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
- Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Persian Violet
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Persian Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.