Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
North America
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Helianthus annuus, Heliantheae,
Habitat
Rich Woods
Dry areas, Open areas, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Brown, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black, Chocolate, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Dry, Light, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Dry, Light, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Alternaria leaf blight, Apical chlorosis, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis head rot, Charcoal rot, Crown gall, Downy mildew, Erwinia stalk rot, Fusarium stalk rot, Fusarium wilt, head rot, Phialophora yellows, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Runny nose, Red eyes, Watery eyes, Sore eyes, Itchy eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Pulmonary afflictions
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
As Fertilizers, Economic Purpose, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for producing cooking oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edging, Edible, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Vegetable
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Helianths Annuus
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Sunflower
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
Sūrajamukhī
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
Sonnenblume
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
Tournesol
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
Girasol
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
ηλιοτρόπιο
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
Girassol
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
słonecznik
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
Helianthus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Asterales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Phlocideae
Heliantheae
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Helianthodeae
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Sunflower
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Sunflower is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Sunflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Sunflower season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Sunflower is Dry, Light, Well drained while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Sunflower is Acidic, Alkaline.
Wild Blue Phlox and Sunflower Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Sunflower physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Sunflower height is 8.50 cm and width 2.46 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Sunflower are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Sunflower flower color: Brown and Yellow
- Sunflower leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Sunflower
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Sunflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Sunflower pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning. In summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sunflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.