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Phlox divaricata 'Louisiana Purple'

Also Known As

  • Phlox divaricata 'Louisiana'
  • Phlox divaricatus 'Louisiana Blue'
  • Louisiana Blue Sweet Willaim
  • Louisiana Purple Woodland Phlox

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 6"-18"
  • W: 1'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Phlox divaricata 'Louisiana Purple' plant details

Phlox divaricata 'Louisiana Purple' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring burgundy and purple flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phlox divaricata 'Louisiana Purple'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: polemoniaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT wide, 6 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: burgundy and purple blooms in spring
Uses: fragrant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phlox divaricata 'Louisiana Purple'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A beautiful and compact selection of our native Woodland Phlox that produces large clusters of purplish-blue flowers that are held above the rich green foliage in early spring. An easy to grow groundcover. Item# 9410.

Gardening facts about Phlox divaricata 'Louisiana Purple' plant

How to Grow Phlox divaricata 'Louisiana Purple'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • purple
    • burgundy
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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