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Phlox divaricata 'Woodland Phlox'
Woodland Phlox
Image courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Profuse lavender-blue flowers bloom through spring
- Loose, mounding or trailing green foliage
- Fragrant flowers, Native plant
- Great for beds, borders and native gardens
Border or Bed
Fragrant
Garden
Ground Cover
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
Native
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: 10-12 in
Spacing: 10 in
Bloom Color: Blue, Lavender
Zone: 3-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Ground Cover
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Fragrant
- Low Maintenance
- Native
- Mass Planting
- Naturalizing
Exposure:
- Partial Sun
- Full Shade
Habit:
- Mounding
- Creeping/Ground Cover
- Trailing
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Average Water
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.