Phlox divaricata subsp. laphamii 'Chattahoochee'

Also Known As

Phlox divaricata var. laphamii 'Chattahoochee'
Chattahoochee Phlox

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 24"-36"

planting zones

4a-8b

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Phlox divaricata subsp. laphamii 'Chattahoochee' plant details

Phlox divaricata subsp. laphamii 'Chattahoochee' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring blue and lavender flowers emerge. Attracts birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phlox divaricata subsp. laphamii 'Chattahoochee'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: polemoniaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: blue and lavender blooms in spring
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phlox divaricata subsp. laphamii 'Chattahoochee'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This fine 10" hybrid has lavander-blue flowers with a maroon eye. Its parents are P. divaricata laphamii -a dark blue, tolerant variety of the Wild Blue Phlox and P. pilosa-the purple-red flowered Downy Phlox of dry woods. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

A delightful spring blooming eastern North American native for shade, it carpets the shady border with violet blue fragrant flowers in spring. Steadily spreading with evergreen foliage, woodland phlox will fill in around bulbs or perennials that are late to emerge, like hosta

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

There has bee some discussion as to exactly what 'Chattahoochee' is, it appears to be hybrid in origin, and like so many widely cultivated plants more than one clone is in circulation these are slightly different from the form we grew years ago, but still very nice. ZONE 4