Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Hybrid origin, North America, Central America, South America
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rich Woods
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
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
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water, Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Aphids, Armyworm, Beetles, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aphids, Beetles, Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Kernel
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
ZEA mays var rugosa
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Sweet Corn
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
स्वीट कॉर्न
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
Mais
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
Le maïs sucré
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
Maíz dulce
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
γλυκό καλαμπόκι
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
milho doce
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
Kukurydza
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
Dulcis frumentum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Solanales
Cyperales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Phlocideae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Sweet Corn
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Sweet Corn is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Sweet Corn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Sweet Corn season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Sweet Corn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Sweet Corn is Neutral.
Wild Blue Phlox and Sweet Corn Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Sweet Corn physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Sweet Corn height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Sweet Corn are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Sweet Corn flower color: Not Available
- Sweet Corn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Sweet Corn
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Sweet Corn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Sweet Corn 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 Sweet Corn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.