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Phlox stolonifera 'Blue Ridge'

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 18"-30"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Phlox stolonifera 'Blue Ridge' plant details

Phlox stolonifera 'Blue Ridge' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring lavender and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phlox stolonifera 'Blue Ridge'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: polemoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 30 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and purple blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, fragrant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phlox stolonifera 'Blue Ridge'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

"A lovely thing for woodland spots" (B.Miles); this creeping wildflower forms a dense groundcover & produces delightful 6" stems of fragrant sky-blue flowers. PSh-Sh/M

Gardening facts about Phlox stolonifera 'Blue Ridge' plant

How to Grow Phlox stolonifera 'Blue Ridge'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen

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Zones

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Size

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