Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, United Kingdom, Asia
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rich Woods
Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
A3, 1a, 1b, 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
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Blue Violet
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Not Available
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Aphids, Root rot, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Asthma, Depression
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Digestive, Eye Problems, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Cleanser
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
OXALIS acetosella
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
wood sorrel, common wood sorrel
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
Wood Sorrel
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
Sauerklee
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
bois Sorrel
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
alazán de madera
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
ξύλο Sorrel
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
Sorrel de madeira
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
Drewno szczaw
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
Rumex ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Oxalidales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phlocideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Wood Sorrel
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Wood Sorrel is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Wood Sorrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Wood Sorrel season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Wood Sorrel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Wood Sorrel is Neutral.
Wild Blue Phlox and Wood Sorrel Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Wood Sorrel physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Wood Sorrel height is 5.10 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Wood Sorrel are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Wood Sorrel flower color: White and Light Pink
- Wood Sorrel leaf color: Light Green
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Wood Sorrel
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Wood Sorrel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Wood Sorrel 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 Wood Sorrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.