Tennessee Smart Yards Native Plants

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Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox

Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox

Phlox divaricata

Part to full shade, moderately wet to moderately dry moisture level, prefers rich organic soil but adapted to a wide range of soils including clay, moderately acid to neutral pH.  12-18 inches height, blooms in spring, blue flowers, spreads slowly by rhizomes and by self-seeding.

Germination Code:  C(60)

Native Region:  Statewide

Rabbits love phlox so plants need some protection.  Showy, fragrant flowers.  Can form colonies over time.  Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies.

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