Phlox divaricata

Blue Phlox, Louisiana Phlox, Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox, Wild Sweet William

Family: Polemoniaceae Phlox


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 3A - 9A
Exposure Full shade to partial shade or partial sun
Bloom color Blue, pink, purple
Bloom time Mid Spring to Early Summer
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, ground cover, massing, rock garden, woodland garden
Height 8" to 12" / 20cm to 30cm
Spread 12" to 24" / 30cm to 60cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Semi-evergreen
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers, fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Loamy
Form Spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, native to North America, naturalizing