Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Australia
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Acacia retinodes retinodes, Acacia retinodes uncifolia
Habitat
Rich Woods
open forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Acacia retinodes
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Ever-blooming Wattle, Silver Wattle, Water Wattle
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
Silver Wattle
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
Silver Wattle
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
Mimosa d'été
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
acacia amarilla
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
ασήμι μιμόζα
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
Acacia retinodes
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
Silver Wattle
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
Silver Wattle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phlocideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Wild Blue Phlox and Silver Wattle
Wondering what are the properties of Wild Blue Phlox and Silver Wattle? We provide you with everything About Wild Blue Phlox and Silver Wattle. Wild Blue Phlox doesn't have thorns and Silver Wattle doesn't have thorns. Also Wild Blue Phlox does not have fragrant flowers. Wild Blue Phlox has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Silver Wattle has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Wild Blue Phlox and Silver Wattle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Silver Wattle
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Silver Wattle is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Silver Wattle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Silver Wattle season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Silver Wattle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Silver Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wild Blue Phlox and Silver Wattle Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Silver Wattle physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Silver Wattle height is 530.00 cm and width 530.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Silver Wattle are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Silver Wattle flower color: Yellow
- Silver Wattle leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Silver Wattle
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Silver Wattle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Silver Wattle pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Wattle needs Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water.