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Crater Lake Phlox

Phlox 'Crater Lake'

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Overview

The Phlox 'Crater Lake' boasts vivid blue-violet flowers clustered atop 8-12 inch stems. This perennial thrives in USDA zones 4-8, blooming profusely in spring. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Its compact growth and resistance to mildew make it ideal for borders, rock gardens, and as a groundcover. Provide moderate water for optimal performance. Deer tend to avoid this fragrant, low-maintenance beauty.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 3–8Type PerennialClimate Temperate
Crater Lake Phlox (Phlox 'Crater Lake') — This perennial thrives in USDA zones 4-8, blooming profusely in spring
Crater Lake Phlox (Phlox 'Crater Lake') — The Phlox 'Crater Lake' boasts vivid blue-violet flowers clustered atop 8-12 inch stemsCrater Lake Phlox (Phlox 'Crater Lake') — It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–8

Shape & size

Mature height
12–16 Inches
Mature width
12–16 Inches

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Polemoniaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Crater Lake Phlox (Phlox 'Crater Lake') — This perennial thrives in USDA zones 4-8, blooming profusely in spring
Crater Lake Phlox (Phlox 'Crater Lake') — The Phlox 'Crater Lake' boasts vivid blue-violet flowers clustered atop 8-12 inch stems
Crater Lake Phlox (Phlox 'Crater Lake') — It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil
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