Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Eastern Australia
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rich Woods
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-15
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
21,22
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Showy Purposes, 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, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Hibiscus splendens
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
Splendid Hibiscus
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
Splendid Hibiscus
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
Splendid Hibiscus
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
Hibiscus Splendid
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
Splendid Hibiscus
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
Hibiscus Splendid
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
Splendid hibiskusa
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
egregiam Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phlocideae
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Splendid Hibiscus
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Splendid Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Splendid Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral.
Wild Blue Phlox and Splendid Hibiscus Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Splendid Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Splendid Hibiscus are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
- Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Splendid Hibiscus
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Splendid Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Splendid Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.