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Phlox divaricata 'May Breeze'

Also Known As

  • May Breeze Blue Phlox
  • May Breeze Wild Sweet William

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-15"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 3b-8b

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Phlox divaricata 'May Breeze' plant details

Phlox divaricata 'May Breeze' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring blue and white flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phlox divaricata 'May Breeze'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: polemoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN - 15 IN - tall
Flowers: blue and white blooms in spring
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phlox divaricata 'May Breeze'

USDA Zones: 3b - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Fragrance from the sky-blue flowers on 15-18" stems of this slowly mat-forming native groundcover fills May breezes. S-PSh/M
Very pale, almost white flowers with narrow petals for a starry look. Extremely heavily flowering in the spring and fragrant like the rest of the species. Native to Eastern US deciduous woodlands and happiest in similar conditions in the garden. Zone 3

Gardening facts about Phlox divaricata 'May Breeze' plant

How to Grow Phlox divaricata 'May Breeze'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen
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