Phlox divaricata

Also Known As

Blue Phlox
Louisiana Phlox
Wild Sweet William

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 1'-18"
W: 18"-40"

planting zones

3b-9a

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Phlox divaricata plant details

Phlox divaricata is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and winter blue, purple and white flowers emerge. Attracts birds, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, clay, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phlox divaricata

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: polemoniaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 40 IN - wide, 1 FT - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: blue, purple and white blooms in spring and winter
Uses: fragrant, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phlox divaricata

USDA Zones: 3b - 9a
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Fragrant flowers in varying shades of blue are an early Spring treat in the woodland garden. There are several named forms of this plant, but I prefer the diversity of the species. Plants are about 6" to 18" inches tall and can take part sun to full shade.

By: Sunshine Farm and Gardens

A ground cover Phlox. A mat of green leaves with dancing lavender flowers on about 6-8 inch stems. Blooms spring into early summer.

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

Wild Blue Phlox (Phlox divaricata) has bright blue-pink flowers attractive to hummingbirds arriving for a springtime drink of nectar. It is Widely adaptable and mixes well with ferns and other spring flowers. Rhizomatous, it spreads slowly but steadily and is also commonly called Blue Phlox or Woodland Phlox. As a woodland plant, it does best in light to medium shade. Hardy to Zones 3 - 8.