Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Mexico
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Prestige Red Poinsettiea, Snowcap White Poinsettia, Sparkling Punch Poinsettia, Enduring Pink Poinsttia
Habitat
Rich Woods
Forest edges, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Yellow, Red, Light Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Bracts
Plant Season
Spring
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Bacterial Stem Rot, Botrytis Blight, Canker, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Skin rash, Stomach burn, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Fever, Pain killer, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, 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, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
EUPHORBIA pulcherrima '490 Jingle Bells'
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Poinsettia
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
Poinsettia
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
Poinsettia
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
Poinsettia
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
Poinsettia
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
Αλεξανδρινό
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
Poinsétia
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
Poinsecja
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
Poinsettia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Solanales
Malpighiales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phlocideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Poinsettia
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Poinsettia is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Poinsettia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Poinsettia season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Poinsettia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral.
Wild Blue Phlox and Poinsettia Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Poinsettia physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Poinsettia height is 35.60 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Poinsettia are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Poinsettia flower color: Yellow, Red, Light Pink and Coral
- Poinsettia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Poinsettia
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Poinsettia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Poinsettia pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth and Requires little pruning. In summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Poinsettia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
