Wild Blue Phlox
Phlox Divaricata
Overview
Wild Sweet William (Phlox divaricata) is a perennial native with delicate, fragrant lavender-blue flowers blooming in spring. Thriving in partial shade, it reaches 12-18 inches tall, spreading up to 24 inches. It prefers well-drained soil, offering a lush carpet ideal for border fronts or woodland gardens. Hardy in zones 3-8, this low-maintenance plant attracts pollinators, adding a charming, naturalistic feel to any landscape design.
Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 3–8Type PerennialClimate Temperate
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 3–8
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Perennial
- Family
- Polemoniaceae
- Climate
- Temperate
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