Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Myristica fragrans
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
-
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
All year
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
-
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Nutmeg
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
जायफल
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
Muskatnuss
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
noix de muscade
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
nutmeg
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Solanales
Family
Poaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Polemonioideae