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Phlox bifida 'Top Notch'

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 4"-6"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 4a-9a

Phlox bifida 'Top Notch' plant details

Phlox bifida 'Top Notch' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring blue and lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phlox bifida 'Top Notch'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: polemoniaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: blue and lavender blooms in spring
Uses: fragrant, rock garden, trough garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phlox bifida 'Top Notch'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat, humidity, seaside / salt and wind
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Gardening facts about Phlox bifida 'Top Notch' plant

How to Grow Phlox bifida 'Top Notch'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - low
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • seaside / salt tolerant
    • wind tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • blue
    • lavender
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 1"-4"

Width: 6"-12"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture
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Zones

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Size

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  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 2'-3'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

3a-9b

Size

Height: 6"

Width: 18"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 3'-4'

Width: 2'-3'

  • sun
  • even moisture - regular
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