Phlox, Blue Phlox, Forest Phlox, Wild Sweet William, Woodland Phlox 'Chattahoochee'

Phloxdivaricata subsp. laphamii

Family
Polemoniaceae (po-le-moh-nee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Phlox (floks)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Herbaceous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Bloom Color
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Blue-Violet
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Birmingham, Alabama

Iowa City, Iowa

Pacific Junction, Iowa

Hebron, Kentucky

Wayland, Massachusetts

Barrington, New Hampshire

Exeter, New Hampshire

Concord, North Carolina

Winston Salem, North Carolina

Sunbury, Ohio

Leesburg, Virginia

Spokane, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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Barrington, NH | May 2012 | positive

I found this plant at a local Home Depot. I bought two. It has done BEAUTIFULLY with lots of blooms. I am eager to see if it comes back...Read More

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Gig Harbor, WA | August 2006 | positive

Beautiful plant. I was lucky enough to buy it in Lewisville, TX many years ago. Unfortunately, someone else must of thought it was grea...Read More

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| May 2006 | positive

This plant has a strong perfume.

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