Phlox divaricata 'Chattahoochee'
Woodland Phlox
Image courtesy of Swift Greenhouses
- Fragrant, light blue flowers with magenta eye bloom in summer
- Large, long-blooming flower clusters
- Bushy, compact habit
- Great for beds, borders and rock gardens
Border or Bed
Drought Tolerant
Fragrant
Garden
Heat Tolerant
Low Maintenance
Deer Resistant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers partial shade and humus rich, moist soil. Moderately drought tolerant once mature. Plants can be propagated in spring or fall. Spreads slowly.
Height: 10-12 in
Spread: 12-24 in
Spacing: 10-12 in
Bloom Color: Blue, Magenta
Zone: 3-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Fragrant
- Garden
- Drought Tolerant
- Heat Tolerant
- Edging
- Summer Bloomer
- Border or Bed
- Low Maintenance
- Naturalizing
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Partial Sun
- Full Shade
Habit:
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Phlox
Common Name: Woodland Phlox
Green, lance-shaped, semi-evergreen leaves. Clusters of star-shaped, softly fragrant flowers bloom in spring. Native plant popular with pollinators. Great for woodland plantings, slopes and shady cottage gardens.