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

Phlox divaricata 'Chattahoochee' is a delightful spring blooming eastern North American native ground cover for shade. Known as wild sweet William or woodland phlox, it carpets the shady border or woodland with lightly fragrant, pale lavender flowers with magenta eyes. It is great to layer into the shady border planted between later emerging perennials like ferns and hosta. It will bloom in early to mid spring with bulbs and other spring ephemerals giving extra colour when not much else is happening. It can go semi-dormant after blooming so it is great to interplant it with other ground covers or allow larger perennials to take over the show after it blooms. Attracts butterflies.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

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

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