Phlox divaricata 'Mary Helen'

Also Known As

Mary Helen Woodland Phlox
Wild Blue Phlox
Wild Sweet William

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 8"-15"
W: 20"

planting zones

3a-9b

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Phlox divaricata 'Mary Helen' plant details

Phlox divaricata 'Mary Helen' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring magenta flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic and average soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phlox divaricata 'Mary Helen'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: polemoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 10 - 20 IN - wide, 8 IN - 15 IN - tall
Flowers: magenta blooms in spring
Uses: spreading

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phlox divaricata 'Mary Helen'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic and average

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Plant this delightful groundcover near or over your spring bulbs where its profuse flowers (lavender, streaked with magenta) will be a perfect complement; 12" high, 12-20" wide and dense enough to smother weeds! S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

A beautiful and compact selection of our native Woodland Phlox that produces large clusters of deep indidgo flowers that are streaked with magenta and are held above the rich green foliage in early to mid spring. An easy to grow slowly spreading perennial that lends itself to the perennial garden as a border or groundcover.