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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 3–8Type PerennialClimate Temperate
Woodland Phlox (Phlox Divaricata 'London Grove Blue') — is a charming herbaceous perennial
Woodland Phlox (Phlox Divaricata 'London Grove Blue') — or London Grove Blue Sweet WilliamWoodland Phlox (Phlox Divaricata 'London Grove Blue') — prized for its clusters of fragrantWoodland Phlox (Phlox Divaricata 'London Grove Blue') — the London Grove Blue Sweet William is valued for its attractiveness to butterflies and hummingbirdsWoodland Phlox (Phlox Divaricata 'London Grove Blue') — Phlox divaricata 'London Grove Blue' thrives in partial to full shade and prefers moistWoodland Phlox (Phlox Divaricata 'London Grove Blue') — harmonizing beautifully with other shade-loving perennialsWoodland Phlox (Phlox Divaricata 'London Grove Blue') — perennial for full or half+15

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Polemoniaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Woodland Phlox (Phlox Divaricata 'London Grove Blue') — is a charming herbaceous perennial
Woodland Phlox (Phlox Divaricata 'London Grove Blue') — or London Grove Blue Sweet William
Woodland Phlox (Phlox Divaricata 'London Grove Blue') — prized for its clusters of fragrant
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') — Phlox divaricata 'London Grove Blue' thrives in partial to full shade and prefers moist
Woodland Phlox (Phlox Divaricata 'London Grove Blue') — harmonizing beautifully with other shade-loving perennials
Woodland Phlox (Phlox Divaricata 'London Grove Blue') — perennial for full or half
Woodland Phlox (Phlox Divaricata 'London Grove Blue') — the London Grove Blue Sweet William is ideal for borders
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') — When planning for a landscape design
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') — loamy soils with an ideal pH range of 6.0 to 8.0
Woodland Phlox (Phlox Divaricata 'London Grove Blue') — enhancing multi-sensory garden experiences
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') — Blooming in spring, it reaches 12-18 inches in height with a spread of 12-24 inches
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') — Its flowering period extends from late spring into early summer
Woodland Phlox (Phlox Divaricata 'London Grove Blue') — This cultivar boasts delicate blue-violet flowers that carry a subtle
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') — is a charming perennial that adds a splash of serene blue to any landscape
Woodland Phlox (Phlox Divaricata 'London Grove Blue') — blue and lavender and multi-colored and white flowers in the garden
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