Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
China, Eastern United States, Japan, Korea
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Chinese Wisteria, Japanese wisteria, Silky wisteria, American wisteria
Habitat
Rich Woods
Forest edges, River side
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, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Vine/Liana
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Pink, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Mid Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune twice a year, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Aphids, Canker, Crown gall, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Flying insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
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, Seeds
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Sometimes used for making wine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Shady Tree, Showy Tree, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Wisteria
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Wisteria
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
Wisteria
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
Glyzinien
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
Glycines
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
Glicinas
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
γλυκίνη
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
Glicínias
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
Wisteria
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
Wisteria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Polemoniaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Phlocideae
Millettieae
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Wisteria
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Wisteria is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Wisteria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Wisteria season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Wisteria is Clay, Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Wisteria is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Wild Blue Phlox and Wisteria Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Wisteria physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Wisteria height is 10.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Wisteria are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Wisteria flower color: Pink, Purple and Violet
- Wisteria leaf color: Green
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Wisteria
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Wisteria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Wisteria pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune twice a year, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wisteria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
