Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, Micronesia
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Hannah Yams, Japanese Sweet Potatoes
Habitat
Rich Woods
Cold Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
11-12
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
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Chartreuse, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tuber propagation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, 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
Aphids, Beetles, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aphids, Beetles, Mites, white worms
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Abdominal pain, Skin rash, Swelling, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Leaves, Root, Shoots
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Vine
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
IPOMOEA batatas
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Sweet Potato, Sweet Potato Vine
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
शकरकंद
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
Süßkartoffel
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
Patate douce
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
Batata
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
Γλυκοπατάτα
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
Batata doce
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
Słodki ziemniak
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
Dulcis SOLANUM TUBEROSUM
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Solanales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Phlocideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Sweet Potato
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Sweet Potato is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Sweet Potato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Sweet Potato season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Sweet Potato is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Sweet Potato is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wild Blue Phlox and Sweet Potato Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Sweet Potato physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Sweet Potato height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Sweet Potato are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Sweet Potato flower color: Not Available
- Sweet Potato leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Chartreuse and Bronze
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Sweet Potato
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Sweet Potato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Sweet Potato 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 Potato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.