Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Aquatics
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
South America
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rich Woods
Lakes, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
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
Spreading
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Shade areas, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container
In Water
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
HYDROCLEYS nymphoides
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Water Poppy
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
जल पोस्ता
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
Wasser Poppy
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
eau Poppy
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
amapola agua
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
νερό παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
água Poppy
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
Woda Poppy
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
Aqua Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Solanales
Alismatales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Alismataceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Phlocideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Not Available
Properties of Wild Blue Phlox and Water Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Wild Blue Phlox and Water Poppy? We provide you with everything About Wild Blue Phlox and Water Poppy. Wild Blue Phlox doesn't have thorns and Water Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Wild Blue Phlox does not have fragrant flowers. Wild Blue Phlox has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Water Poppy has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Wild Blue Phlox and Water Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Water Poppy
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Water Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Water Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Water Poppy season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Water Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Water Poppy is Neutral.
Wild Blue Phlox and Water Poppy Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Water Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Water Poppy height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Water Poppy are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Water Poppy flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
- Water Poppy leaf color: Green
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Water Poppy
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Water Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Water Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Water Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.