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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
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
By: Almost Eden
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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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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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- sun - mostly shade
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Zones
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Size
Height: 2'-4'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
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Zones
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Size
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