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Woodland Phlox

Phlox divaricata

Also known as: Wild Blue Phlox

Fragrant spring woodland groundcover.

Family

Polemoniaceae

Type

wildflower

Lifespan

perennial

Height

0.75–1 ft

Spacing

0.75–1 ft apart

Light

part shade, shade

Soil moisture

moist

Soil pH

acidic, neutral

Bloom

March, April, May

Bloom colors

white, red, pink, purple

Wildlife value

butterflies, pollinators

Landscape uses

border, groundcover, container, erosion control, naturalizing

Native states

AL, AR, DC, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WI, WV