Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Fruit
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
China, Japan
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rich Woods
Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-11
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
Spreading
Flower Color
Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Apply N-P-K, Fertilize the first year
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Anthracnose, Aphids, Black root rot, Brown Rot, Mushroom root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Bone strength, Kidney Stones, osteoporosis, Stomach Cancer, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
CITRUS unshiu
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Satsuma, unshu mikan, cold hardy mandarin
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
satsuma
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
satsuma
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
satsuma
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
satsuma
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
satsuma
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
satsuma
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
Satsuma
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
Satsuma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Citroideae
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Satsuma
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Satsuma is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Satsuma Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Satsuma season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Satsuma is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Satsuma is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wild Blue Phlox and Satsuma Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Satsuma physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Satsuma height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Satsuma are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Satsuma flower color: White
- Satsuma leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Satsuma
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Satsuma include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Satsuma pruning is done Remove branches, 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 Satsuma needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.