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Phlox divaricata 'Lemon Slice'

Also Known As

  • Blue Woodland Phlox

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 3"-8"
  • W: 8"-12"

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

Phlox divaricata 'Lemon Slice' plant details

Phlox divaricata 'Lemon Slice' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with gold and variegated foliage. In spring blue flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phlox divaricata 'Lemon Slice'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: polemoniaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold and variegated
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 3 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring
Uses: woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phlox divaricata 'Lemon Slice'

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

Gardening facts about Phlox divaricata 'Lemon Slice' plant

How to Grow Phlox divaricata 'Lemon Slice'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • gold
  • Flower Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

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Size

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Width: 6"-12"

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Zones

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Size

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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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