Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rich Woods
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue Violet
White, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires plenty of water during 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
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Apply 8-4-6 amount
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves used for wrapping zongi, Used to flavour noodles, Used to wrap mochi rice cakes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
ALPINIA zerumbet
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Shell Ginger
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
Shell Ginger
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
Shell Ginger
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
Shell Ginger
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
Shell jengibre
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
Shell Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
Shell Ginger
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
Shell Imbir
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
Crusta Ginger
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Solanales
Zingiberales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Phlocideae
Alpinieae
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Alpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Shell Ginger
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Shell Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Shell Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Shell Ginger season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Wild Blue Phlox and Shell Ginger Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Shell Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Shell Ginger are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Shell Ginger
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Shell Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Shell Ginger pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Shell Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.