Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Herbs
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Western Europe, Turkey
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Aromatic herb
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rich Woods
Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Blue Violet
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Light Green, Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
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
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Cold, Cough, Diabetes, gallstones, Liver problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Culinary use, Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
ORIGANUM majorana 'Aureum'
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Sweet Marjoram
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
मीठा कुठरा
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
Majoran
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
marjolaine
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
mejorana
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
γλυκό μαντζουράνα
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
manjerona
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
słodki majeranek
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
amaracus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Tribe
Phlocideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Sweet Marjoram
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Sweet Marjoram is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Sweet Marjoram Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Sweet Marjoram season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Sweet Marjoram is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Sweet Marjoram is Neutral, Alkaline.
Wild Blue Phlox and Sweet Marjoram Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Sweet Marjoram physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Sweet Marjoram height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Sweet Marjoram are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Sweet Marjoram flower color: White and Pink
- Sweet Marjoram leaf color: Yellow and Yellow green
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Sweet Marjoram
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Sweet Marjoram include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Sweet Marjoram 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 Marjoram needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.