Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Aquatics
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
India
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rich Woods
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-15
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
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Reddish Plum
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
Long Elliptic
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
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, 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 leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Hens
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
IPOMOEA aquatica
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
Water Spinach
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
Wasser-Spinat
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
Épinards d'eau
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
La espinaca de agua
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
Σπανάκι νερό
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
Espinafre de água
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
Szpinak wodny
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
Water Spinach
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Solanales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Phlocideae
Ipomoeeae
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Water Spinach
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Water Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Water Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Water Spinach season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wild Blue Phlox and Water Spinach Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Water Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Water Spinach are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
- Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Water Spinach
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Water Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.