Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Hybrid origin, Australia, New Zealand
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rich Woods
Dry areas, Islands, Semi arid regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Club - shaped
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
BRACHYSCOME iberidifolia
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Brachycome iberidifolia, Swan River Daisy
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
swan river daisy
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
Swan River Gänseblümchen
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
Swan River daisy
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
Río Swan margarita
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
Swan River μαργαρίτα
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
daisy Swan River
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
Swan River stokrotka
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
Swan flumen primula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Asterales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Phlocideae
Astereae
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Swan River Daisy
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Swan River Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Swan River Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Swan River Daisy season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Swan River Daisy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Swan River Daisy is Acidic.
Wild Blue Phlox and Swan River Daisy Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Swan River Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Swan River Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Swan River Daisy are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Swan River Daisy flower color: White
- Swan River Daisy leaf color: Green
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Swan River Daisy
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Swan River Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Swan River Daisy pruning is done 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 Swan River Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.