Phlox divaricata Blue Moon (Woodland Phlox)
Noted for its compact growth, fragrance and very full flowers, Phlox divaricata ‘Blue Moon’ (Woodland Phlox) is a semi-evergreen herbaceous perennial forming a handsome mat of rich blue-violet flowers in mid to late spring. Each fragrant, saucer-shaped flower features five, flat, overlapping petals. Borne in loose clusters at the tip of hairy and sticky stems, they rise enthusiastically above the lance-shaped deep green foliage. A New England Wildflower Society introduction.
Noted for its compact growth, fragrance and very full flowers, Phlox divaricata 'Blue Moon' (Woodland Phlox) is a semi-evergreen herbaceous perennial forming a handsome mat of rich blue-violet flowers in mid to late spring. Each fragrant, saucer-shaped flower features five, flat, overlapping petals. Borne in loose clusters at the tip of hairy and sticky stems, they rise enthusiastically above the lance-shaped deep green foliage. A New England Wildflower Society introduction.
- A creeping perennial, Phlox divaricata grows 16 in. tall (40 cm) and 32 in. wide (80 cm) and can form large colonies over time, creating a beautiful flower carpet.
- Prefers part shade and enjoys humusy, moist, well-drained soils. Tolerates clay soils and dry soils. This plant is drought tolerant once established.
- Excellent choice for beds and borders, rock gardens, naturalized areas, as a groundcover or underplanting shrubs and roses.
- Hardy, Phlox divaricata is deer resistant and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
- Watch out for powdery mildew, spider mites and rabbits. Cutting back stems after flowering helps combat mildew.
- Propagate by division in fall or spring. Propagate by basal cuttings in spring or propagate by root cuttings in early fall or winter.
- Phlox divaricata species is native to eastern North America.
Requirements
Hardiness | 4 – 8 |
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Heat Zones | 1 – 8 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Phlox |
Exposure | Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid,Late) |
Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
Spacing | 30″ (75cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer, Drought, Dry Soil |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |