Woodland Phlox

Phlox Divaricata 'London Grove Blue'

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Overview

Phlox divaricata 'London Grove Blue', or London Grove Blue Sweet William, is a charming herbaceous perennial, prized for its clusters of fragrant, lavender-blue flowers. Blooming in spring, it reaches 12-18 inches in height with a spread of 12-24 inches. This woodland native thrives in partial shade and moist, well-draining soil. Ideal for borders or woodland gardens, it attracts pollinators while resisting deer. Hardy in Zones 4-8.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 3–8Climate Temperate

Woodland Phlox (Phlox Divaricata 'London Grove Blue') — or London Grove Blue Sweet William

Woodland Phlox (Phlox Divaricata 'London Grove Blue') — is a charming herbaceous perennial

Woodland Phlox (Phlox Divaricata 'London Grove Blue') — prized for its clusters of fragrant

Woodland Phlox (Phlox Divaricata 'London Grove Blue') — is a charming herbaceous perennial; the London Grove Blue Sweet William is ideal for borders

Woodland Phlox (Phlox Divaricata 'London Grove Blue') — or London Grove Blue Sweet William; blooming in spring, it reaches 12-18 inches in height with a spread

Woodland Phlox (Phlox Divaricata 'London Grove Blue') — perennial with blue and lavender and multi-colored and white blooms

Woodland Phlox (Phlox Divaricata 'London Grove Blue') — perennial for full or half

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 3–8

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Polemoniaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Woodland Phlox (Phlox Divaricata 'London Grove Blue') — or London Grove Blue Sweet William

Woodland Phlox (Phlox Divaricata 'London Grove Blue') — is a charming herbaceous perennial

Woodland Phlox (Phlox Divaricata 'London Grove Blue') — prized for its clusters of fragrant

Woodland Phlox (Phlox Divaricata 'London Grove Blue') — is a charming herbaceous perennial; the London Grove Blue Sweet William is ideal for borders

Woodland Phlox (Phlox Divaricata 'London Grove Blue') — or London Grove Blue Sweet William; blooming in spring, it reaches 12-18 inches in height with a spread

Woodland Phlox (Phlox Divaricata 'London Grove Blue') — perennial with blue and lavender and multi-colored and white blooms

Woodland Phlox (Phlox Divaricata 'London Grove Blue') — perennial for full or half

Woodland Phlox (Phlox Divaricata 'London Grove Blue') — enhancing multi-sensory garden experiences

Woodland Phlox (Phlox Divaricata 'London Grove Blue') — the London Grove Blue Sweet William is ideal for borders

Woodland Phlox (Phlox Divaricata 'London Grove Blue') — harmonizing beautifully with other shade-loving perennials

Woodland Phlox (Phlox Divaricata 'London Grove Blue') — Its flowering period extends from late spring into early summer

Woodland Phlox (Phlox Divaricata 'London Grove Blue') — Phlox divaricata 'London Grove Blue' thrives in partial to full shade and prefers moist

Woodland Phlox (Phlox Divaricata 'London Grove Blue') — loamy soils with an ideal pH range of 6.0 to 8.0

Woodland Phlox (Phlox Divaricata 'London Grove Blue') — When planning for a landscape design

Woodland Phlox (Phlox Divaricata 'London Grove Blue') — the London Grove Blue Sweet William is valued for its attractiveness to butterflies and hummingbirds

Woodland Phlox (Phlox Divaricata 'London Grove Blue') — blue and lavender and multi-colored and white flowers in the garden

Woodland Phlox (Phlox Divaricata 'London Grove Blue') — Blooming in spring, it reaches 12-18 inches in height with a spread of 12-24 inches

Woodland Phlox (Phlox Divaricata 'London Grove Blue') — This woodland native thrives in partial shade and moist, well-draining soil

Woodland Phlox (Phlox Divaricata 'London Grove Blue') — Ideal for borders or woodland gardens, it attracts pollinators while resisting deer

Woodland Phlox (Phlox Divaricata 'London Grove Blue') — commonly known as 'London Grove Blue Sweet William' or 'Wild Blue Phlox'

Woodland Phlox (Phlox Divaricata 'London Grove Blue') — is a charming perennial that adds a splash of serene blue to any landscape

Woodland Phlox (Phlox Divaricata 'London Grove Blue') — This cultivar boasts delicate blue-violet flowers that carry a subtle

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