Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Europe
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Amber globe, Baby bunch turnips, Purple top
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rich Woods
Fields, Vegetable Gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-11
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Long Broad
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, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Beet armyworms, Caterpillar, white worms
Allergy
Mild Allergen
angioedema, Oral Allergy, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Bone strength, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Food for animals, Used as a vegetable, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
BRASSICA rapa 'Hakurei'
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Turnip
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
शलजम
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
Rübe
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
Navet
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
Nabo
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
Γογγύλι
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
Nabo
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
Rzepa
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
rapa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Brassicales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phlocideae
Brassiceae
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Turnip
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Turnip is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Turnip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Turnip season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Turnip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Turnip is Acidic, Neutral.
Wild Blue Phlox and Turnip Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Turnip physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Turnip height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Turnip are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Turnip flower color: Yellow
- Turnip leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Turnip
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Turnip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Turnip 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 Turnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.