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.

• 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.