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blue phlox
Phlox divaricata
perennial⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate water
Blue phlox is a spring-blooming woodland perennial with fragrant lavender-blue flowers and a low, spreading habit. It thrives in partial shade and moist soil, making it ideal for naturalizing in shade gardens or woodland edges.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
low
Flood Tolerance
low
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3b to Zone 9bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5.5 to 7.2Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Spring
Succession Role
early successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Function & Care
pollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation