Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Herbs
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
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rich Woods
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Open areas
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, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Round
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Keep ground moist, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
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
Whole plant
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
PETASITES japonicus 'Variegatus'
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Variegated Butterbur
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
variegated butterbur
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
bunte Pestwurz
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
pétasite panachée
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
butterbur abigarrado
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
διαφοροποιημένα butterbur
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
butterbur variegada
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
barwny Lepiężnik
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
varius butterbur
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Solanales
Asterales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Phlocideae
Senecioneae
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Variegated Butterbur
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Variegated Butterbur is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Variegated Butterbur Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Variegated Butterbur season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Variegated Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Variegated Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wild Blue Phlox and Variegated Butterbur Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Variegated Butterbur physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Variegated Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Variegated Butterbur are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Variegated Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Variegated Butterbur leaf color: Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Variegated Butterbur
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Variegated Butterbur include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Variegated Butterbur pruning is done Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Variegated Butterbur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.