Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
jiujiangense, horizontale
Habitat
Rich Woods
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Prune every year, 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
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Bonsai, 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
Not Available
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
ACER buergerianum
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Trident Maple
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
Trident-Ahorn
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
Trident Maple
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
arce de Trident
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
Trident Maple
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
bordo Trident
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
Trident klon
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
Trident Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phlocideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Trident Maple
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Trident Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Trident Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Trident Maple season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Trident Maple is Acidic.
Wild Blue Phlox and Trident Maple Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Trident Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Trident Maple are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Trident Maple
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Trident Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, 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 Trident Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
