Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Rich Woods
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, 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
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Seeds
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
Red Buckeye
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
Red Buckeye
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Red Buckeye season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Wild Blue Phlox and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Red Buckeye
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.