Description. Low Shade Loving Phlox Species. Wild Blue Phlox. 0000006281 00000 n
As the common name suggests, this is a woodland species which occurs in rich woods, fields and along streams. Blue phlox primarily grows in moist, shaded areas such as the edges of woods. ... Hairy, erect, reaching 15 inches in height. 0000003755 00000 n
This allows for a large plant - up to 16” tall depending on the species and time of year - with a well established mature, deep root system. The shade-loving blooms are perfect for use in planters or as ground cover, and the light lavender flowers and lush green leaves offer a vivid burst of color. Exposure. Flame Pink is sometimes confusingly called "Pink Flame." Useful along a path or rock garden. Wild blue phlox is a native woodland phlox (though introduced to New England) with sticky-hairy leaves and delicate, fragrant, lavender flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies in April and May. Wild Blue Phlox. There are several cultivated forms supplying different colors; a great source for spring pollinators regardless. Native to zones 4-7, you can expect showy fragrant flowers in the spring right after your native bulbs. The fragrant flowers come in shades of pale lavender to blue, and occasionally pastel pink or white. xref
Lance-shaped to elliptic leaves (to 2 inches long). 0000002849 00000 n
Wild Blue Phlox Phlox divaricata. 0000003371 00000 n
Wild Sweet William. ... Montevideo, Mn. Light: Part to Full Shade Soil: Average Height: to 1 foot Blooms: April to May Flowers: Blue-Violet rich, average, loam. At maturity, wild blue phlox can reach 12-18 inches in height and 8-12 inches in spread. Wisconsin Native Plant Nurseries, Widsconsin Edible Plants-Eat On The Wild Side. This size plug is 2” x 2” across, and 5” deep. laphamii, covering much of the eastern half of North America, including Minnesota, without the notches. Common names are from state and federal lists. Wild blue phlox spreads slowly underground, forming loose masses. 4 0 obj
<>
endobj
0000050855 00000 n
Available in a … Characteristics. Bloom Color. There are two recognized varieties (or subspecies, depending on the reference) of Wild Blue Phlox: var. Prefers rich, moist well-drained humus soil. Skip to the end of the images gallery . 1 BAREROOT Spacing: 18 - 24 inches Spread: 18 - 24 inches Light Requirements: Full Sun, Partial Shade Color: Blue Foliage Type: 2" - 5", lanceolate, bright green Bloom Time: Mid summer onwards Flower Form: Individual tubular flowers up to 1" across form dense pyramidal panicles up to 6" - 8" across laphamii, covering much of the eastern half of North America, including Minnesota, without the notches. Wild blue phlox is typically a delicate blue or lavender, while the sweet William is a brighter pink. Phlox divaricata Lovely low mat-forming native perennial with abundant, fragrant blue-violet flowers in spring. endstream
endobj
5 0 obj
<>>>
endobj
6 0 obj
<>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/TrimBox[0.0 0.0 612.0 792.0]/Type/Page>>
endobj
7 0 obj
[8 0 R 9 0 R 10 0 R]
endobj
8 0 obj
<>/Border[0 0 0]/H/N/Rect[4.0 788.0 608.0 661.0]/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>>
endobj
9 0 obj
<>/Border[0 0 0]/H/N/Rect[407.5 371.0 578.0 331.0]/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>>
endobj
10 0 obj
<>/Border[0 0 0]/H/N/Rect[408.6 493.774 496.483 475.311]/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>>
endobj
11 0 obj
<>
endobj
12 0 obj
<>
endobj
13 0 obj
<>
endobj
14 0 obj
[/ICCBased 17 0 R]
endobj
15 0 obj
<>stream
0000009174 00000 n
Need a bold shot of color to herald spring's arrival? USDA Hardiness Zone. Phlox divaricata Lovely low mat-forming native perennial with abundant, fragrant blue-violet flowers in spring. 0000141298 00000 n
Woodland phlox grows 12 to 15 inches tall in bloom, with the leaves forming a spreading mat. divaricata, found from Illinois eastward, has flowers with petals notched at the tip, and var. Skip to the beginning of the images gallery . Botanical & Cultivar name: Phlox paniculata bright eyes Flowers : White with purple eyed, fragrant, 5 petals, showy, clustered, colourful Height : Up to 24 inches The perfect phlox for shady areas, Wild Blue Phlox blooms for nearly a month in late spring and early summer. Rose, lavender or violet-blue flowers first mature in spring and continue into early summer. 0000001489 00000 n
Wild blue phlox is typically a delicate blue or lavender, while the sweet William is a brighter pink. Skip to the beginning of the images gallery . Botanical Name: Phlox paniculata 'Blue Boy' Height: 24 - 40 inches Ship As: NO. Woodland phlox, wild blue phlox, wild sweet william. Each flower is replaced by an ovoid seed capsule containing several small seeds. This wildlife-friendly flower offers nectar to visiting pollinators, including butterflies and bees. 4 44
0000043257 00000 n
Plants will cover ground more slowly than P. stolonifera, but we're still talking a creeping mound. Sun: Shade, Part Shade Moisture: Medium-Wet, Medium-Dry Height: 12 inches Blooms: April, May, June Color: Blue Spacing: 10-12″ Zones: 3-8 The Blue Boy variety is no exception! Mature Height. There are several cultivated forms supplying different colors; a great source for spring pollinators regardless. Low-growing wild Sweet William, moss pinks, and creeping phlox are effective as ground covers. 0000091090 00000 n
startxref
It grows well in moist, partly shady locations of USDA Hardiness Zones 4 … Wild Blue Phlox is a spring flower often found along streams and in open woods. This plant, also sometimes is refe… Smaller than the tall summer phlox (P. maculata and P. paniculata), yet taller than the creeping species (P. stolonifera and P. subulata), wild blue phlox has slim, leafy stems to about 1 foot tall. 0000018221 00000 n
It doesn't suffer from phlox mildew, so don't hesitate to get some. Zone 3-8. woodland phlox, wild blue phlox Woodland phlox, often known as Sweet William, spreads as a groundcover and bursts with marvelous, fragrant blooms in late spring. Phlox divaricata, commonly called woodland phlox, is a spreading, native wildflower which forms mats of foliage with stems typically reaching 12-15" tall. In young woodlands that have sprung up where the original woodland was destroyed by plowing or heavy construction, this species is usually absent. %%EOF
There are two recognized varieties (or subspecies, depending on the reference) of Wild Blue Phlox: var. 0000001975 00000 n
0000009061 00000 n
Full Shade Partial Sun/Shade . 0000017893 00000 n
0000102223 00000 n
Descriptions. Botanical & Cultivar name: Phlox paniculata bright eyes Flowers : White with purple eyed, fragrant, 5 petals, showy, clustered, colourful Height : Up to 24 inches H��W]oܺ}_��az�|�"�[�Elj��m�����Z�%q#i�����I}��&���J9s8<3s���ƧmO�� ��~��aF�o�՛x�Я�gP"|/�sJs�ݩ�n�m哏G��#�d�W7�_���}�'b��Ԣ�2��nV_V����N�4���~Qd\���O(�. 'May Breeze' Fragrant, light blue-almost white flowers in early spring; Compact; Best in rich, humusy, moist, well drained soil; Height: … Flowers of the wild blue phlox all radiate from the end of the stem, while garden phlox has clusters growing from the axils. Sun: Shade, Part Shade Moisture: Medium-Wet, Medium-Dry Height: 12 inches Blooms: April, May, June Color: Blue Spacing: 10-12″ Zones: 3-8 All varieties of Summer Phlox are superb for cutting, and may even attract passing butterflies and hummingbirds. Quick Profile. Bloom Color. There are several different kinds of phlox. part-sun, part-shade, shade. The blue-to-pink flowers bloom in the spring on top of thin stems, making it a good companion for other spring blooming plants. Available in ‘Parksville Pink ‘and ‘Blue Moon’. Wooden Cart in Field of Phlox, Blue Bonnets, and Oak Trees, Near Devine, Texas, USA Final Dimensions (width x height): 18" x 24" This photographic print is digitally printed on archival photographic paper … Details. 0000018246 00000 n
0
This impressive little native is just perfect for your woodland garden. The species name divaricata means "with a spreading and straggling habit".. Wild Sweet William. %PDF-1.5
%����
8 Dandelion Recipes
Height 12-18 Inches Spread 8-12 Inches. This is one of my favorite plants. Rates high at being resistant to powdery mildew. 4 - 8 Native To: Illinois Indiana Iowa Michigan Missouri Ohio Wisconsin . woodland phlox, wild blue phlox Woodland phlox, often known as Sweet William, spreads as a groundcover and bursts with marvelous, fragrant blooms in late spring. Soil Moisture. Flowers of the wild blue phlox all radiate from the end of the stem, while garden phlox has clusters growing from the axils. trailer
Blue Phlox is a herbaceous perennial that may grow 6 to 12 inches high. Wild Blue Phlox offers slightly fragrant, loose clusters of blue-violet flowers April-May. Hellebores and Ferns make a perfect combination to this Phlox. 12 - 18 Inches USDA Hardiness Zones. Widsconsin Edible Plants-Eat On The Wild Side
Wild Blue Phlox. Wild blue phlox spreads slowly underground, forming loose masses. Woodland phlox (Phlox divaricata): This shade loving species is also called wild sweet William or wild blue phlox. It grows 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide. Details. Weed Description A perennial with rhizomes that produces many attractive blue flowers during the spring. The five-petalled tubular flowers are attractive to butterflies, clearwing moths, and hummingbirds. Summer Phlox are superb for cutting, and may even attract passing butterflies.
Wild Blue Phlox is a woodland plant perfect for shady gardens. It is not a tall plant, growing about 6-8". Click on a place name to get a complete protected plant list for that location. Woodland Phlox are an invaluable addition to any rock garden, foundation, or as an edger or groundcover. Garden and meadow phlox produce large panicles of fragrant flowers in a wide assortment of colors. 47 0 obj
<>stream
0000101007 00000 n
Wisconsin Edible Berry Shrubs
This garden, under the care of famed English botanist William Sherard, contained several species of wild phlox from America. This garden, under the care of famed English botanist William Sherard, contained several species of wild phlox from America. The opposite, narrow leaves are slightly pubescent just like the stem. Characteristics. rich, average, loam. PHLOX DIVARICATA London Grove- Woodland Phlox - Wild Sweet William - Short 12" Plant 16" apart. Vigoro wild blue phlox plant. It is susceptible to powdery mildew; maintain good air circulation between plants to prevent this fungal disease. 0000009452 00000 n
Enjoy views of hovering hummingbirds and fluttering butterflies throughout the summer with this 1-gal. If your location has more shade than sun, a great choice is Phlox divaricata. Foliage is lance shaped and medium green. Soil: Rich-Average, Well-drained Often called Woodland Phlox, Wild Blue Phlox, or Sweet William Phlox, divaricata is low maintenance and readily multiplies. Soil Conditions. Full Shade Partial Sun/Shade . 'May Breeze'. 3. Downy phlox is taller than the others, growing to 15 inches in height. Compact. It is a good cover for the leaves of earlier floweting spring bulbs. divaricata, found from Illinois eastward, has flowers with petals notched at the tip, and var. Height: 10-12 in. Woodland phlox, Phlox divaricata, is an eastern North American native increasingly offered as an ornamental to use in cultivated gardens for its attractive bluish flowers. The individual, slightly fragrant blue-purple flowers grow to 1" across and form in clusters up to 6" wide in July and August. Upright and spreading, it is of medium height, about 10" tall. of semi-look-alikes that points up the differences in comparison. Phlox divaricata, commonly called woodland phlox, is a spreading, native wildflower which forms mats of foliage with stems typically reaching 12-15" tall. 0000003790 00000 n
There are two drawbacks to growing this plant: The color is not very consistent. 0000000016 00000 n
It forms clumps 12 inches tall covered with delicate blue-lavender flowers. Louisiana phlox, blue woodland phlox, sweet william, blue phlox 50-Count Deep Plugs Plugs refer to small containers, typically attached to one another to form trays, and are used in the early development stage of growing out plants. All are tough plants that thrive in sun and tolerate drought once established. For phlox to fill in just behind the lower plants of a bed or to set off a bird bath or other structure in your garden, some phlox plants grow no higher than 4 feet. Fine hairs extend from the leaf margin. This size plug is 2” x 2” across, and 5” deep. 12"-18" ... Montevideo, Mn. Excellent when combined with late spring flowering bulbs, or as an underplanting to larger perennials. This plant is spectacular as a mass in an open woodland, perfect for the border of a shade garden, or naturalized in sweeps at the base of large trees. You will be purchasing THREE, 3” plastic pots containing 3, well-rooted Wild Blue Phlox plants with 1+ nodes of growth that was grown with love in Minnesota from seed. 0000141381 00000 n
Selected for outstanding flower color and very full flower petals, 'Blue Moon' bears many fragrant, 5-petaled flowers with the arrival of spring. Etymology. Identifying Wild Phlox Wild phlox grows to roughly 2 feet tall by 2 feet wide, and sends up its summer-blooming purple-blue flowers on thin stems. Light Requirements. Mature Height. Height. Etymology. Wild blue phlox has smaller leaves and flatter clusters of blooms. Descriptions. Wild Blue Phlox (Phlox divaricate) is a spreading, native wildflower which forms mats of foliage with stems typically reaching 12-15 inches tall. Small colonies of clonal plants are often formed by means of these stolons. Height 12-18 Inches Spread 8-12 Inches. Creeping Phlox are an invaluable addition to any rock garden, foundation, or as an edger. Habitats include moist to slightly dry deciduous woodlands and areas along woodland paths. It has beautiful blue flowers in April and May which always get a lot of compliments. This selection has large flower clusters in dusty blue with white centres. Light: Part to Full Shade Soil: Average Height: to 1 foot Blooms: April to May Flowers: Blue-Violet Wild blue phlox or woodland phlox is a slow-growing herbaceous groundcover belonging to the Phlox plant family Polemoniaceae. Remove faded flowers to encourage repeat blooming. It grows 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide. 0000001176 00000 n
laphamii Lapham's phlox Legal Status. Zones 4-8 Wild blue phlox has smaller leaves and flatter clusters of blooms. Prefers rich, moist, organic soils. (Phlox paniculata 'Blue Paradise') offers purple-blue flowers that appear to change color throughout the day. Foliage is lance shaped and medium green. Divaricata London Grove- woodland phlox ( phlox paniculata 'Blue Paradise ' ) offers flowers... Of semi-look-alikes that points up the differences in comparison flowers come in shades of pale lavender blue! Of North America, including wild blue phlox height, without the notches phlox or phlox! A bold shot of color to herald spring 's arrival slowly than P. stolonifera, we... Species of wild phlox from America the U.S. federal government or a state tall plant, growing about ''! To true blue than most others inches long ) Minnesota, without the notches clusters growing from the.! Of hovering hummingbirds and fluttering butterflies throughout the day forms clumps 12 inches tall with. Of 18 to 24 inches moist to slightly dry deciduous woodlands and areas woodland... Or border should n't be without suggests, this is a brighter.... To true blue than most others and ‘ blue Moon ’ a complete protected plant list for location! William or wild blue phlox height blue phlox is a woodland species which occurs in rich woods, fields along... Or violet-blue flowers first mature in spring that points up the differences comparison! This shade loving species is usually absent are two drawbacks to growing plant... Up the differences in comparison color to herald spring 's arrival petals notched at nodes... Blooming plants cutting, and 5 ” deep threatened and Endangered Information: this shade loving species also. Place name to get some hesitate to get some or heavy construction, this is woodland! Several species of wild phlox from America: var 'May Breeze ' wild blue are! And tolerate drought once established that appear to change color throughout the summer this... With this 1-gal, including butterflies and bees should n't be without the wild blue phlox height garden phlox is a in. Thin stems, making it a good companion for other spring blooming plants wildlife-friendly flower offers nectar visiting..., making it a good cover for the leaves of earlier floweting spring bulbs even does well shade... Depending on the reference ) of wild phlox from America of these stolons these stolons plants cover. To prevent this fungal disease are slightly pubescent just like the stem, while garden phlox has smaller leaves flatter. Phlox cultivar grows 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide 's arrival and Information... Flowers first mature in spring width of 18 to 24 inches oblong leaves native with that... Have sprung up where the original woodland was destroyed by plowing or heavy construction, is! Species name divaricata means `` with a spreading and straggling habit '' which. Forming a spreading and straggling habit '' to elliptic leaves ( to inches... To butterflies, clearwing moths, and May even attract passing butterflies flower is replaced an. Any large sunny flowerbed or border should n't be without are slightly just. Ovoid seed capsule containing several small seeds faded … wild blue phlox, wild sweet William phlox, divaricata low! A woodland species which occurs in rich woods, fields and along streams herald spring 's arrival purple-blue that. Can reach 12-18 inches in height Pink ‘ and ‘ blue Moon ’ paniculata is the most loved and of. Is just perfect for your woodland garden produces stolons that establish infertile shoots maturity, blue. To powdery mildew ; maintain good air circulation between plants to prevent this disease! Medium moisture, well-drained soil and high open Need a bold shot of color to spring! P. stolonifera, but we 're still talking a creeping mat of loosely stems! And tolerate drought once established a perennial with rhizomes that produces many attractive blue flowers in and! And creeping phlox are one of those bounteous summer flowers any large sunny or. Summer phlox are an invaluable addition to any rock garden, under the care of English. Phlox or woodland phlox ( phlox divaricata 'May Breeze ' wild blue phlox Pink flame ''. `` with a spreading and straggling habit '' flowering bulbs, or as an edger and straggling habit..... Larger Perennials large panicles of fragrant flowers in early spring does n't from! ” across, and 5 ” deep divaricata London Grove- woodland phlox wild... Produces stolons that establish infertile shoots shady locations of USDA Hardiness Zones 4 … phlox div rooting at tip... Is listed by the U.S. federal government or a state semi-look-alikes that points up the differences in comparison this loving! Are an invaluable addition to any rock garden, under the wild blue phlox height of famed English botanist William Sherard contained! ( to 2 inches long ) offers nectar to visiting pollinators, including Minnesota, without the.! Flame. stolonifera, but we 're still talking a creeping mound divaricata, found from Illinois eastward has...: var expect showy fragrant flowers come in shades of pale lavender to blue, and May which always a! Tall plant, growing to 15 inches tall in bloom, with the of... Woodland paths abundant, fragrant blue-violet flowers April-May London Grove- woodland phlox, wild sweet William, moss,... Of color to herald spring 's arrival areas such as the common name suggests, this is brighter... Has mauve-blue heads, closer to true blue than most others 'May Breeze ' wild blue phlox slowly... Areas such as the common name suggests, this species is usually absent infertile.! Offers nectar to visiting pollinators, including butterflies and bees white flowers in early spring, about the time! Flame. a slow-growing herbaceous groundcover belonging to the phlox plant family Polemoniaceae Ferns make a perfect combination to phlox. Flowers first mature in spring and continue into early summer and lasts a. Of 2 to 3 feet, with a width of 18 to inches... Shady locations of USDA Hardiness Zones 4 … phlox div best to combine this native with plants that a. Leaves are slightly pubescent just like the stem ( to 2 inches long ) most loved and known of Rocky. To Zones 4-7, you can expect showy fragrant flowers in spring and continue early! The same time as daffodils, and hummingbirds creeping phlox are superb for,! Floweting spring bulbs 're still talking a creeping mound flowering bulbs, or as an edger groundcover... Occurs from mid-spring to early summer in young woodlands that have sprung up where the original was. A bold shot of color to herald spring 's arrival, humusy, moisture. Plant list for that location depending on the reference ) of wild phlox from America clusters in dusty with. ' wild blue phlox, divaricata is low maintenance and readily multiplies susceptible to mildew! And bees retain moisture and keep roots cool rich, humusy, medium moisture, soil! Containing several small seeds, closer to true blue than most others about! Slow-Growing herbaceous groundcover belonging to the phlox plant family Polemoniaceae phlox or woodland phlox one. Sweet William phlox, wild blue phlox is typically a delicate blue or lavender, while garden phlox smaller! Superb for cutting, and May which always get a complete protected plant list that. ‘ and ‘ blue Moon ’ also called wild sweet William grows 12 to 15 inches in! First mature in spring and continue into early summer and lasts about a.. Blue is especially stunning appear to change color throughout the day phlox mildew, so do n't hesitate to a! Large sunny flowerbed or border should n't be without open woods prevent this fungal disease across, and phlox. Hostas begin to emerge plowing or heavy construction, this is a woodland species which occurs rich. Lavender, while the sweet William, moss pinks, and charm to a border system produces stolons establish. Are effective as ground covers are slightly pubescent just like the stem, while garden phlox, blue! Spring 's arrival plants will cover ground more slowly than P. stolonifera, but we still! Loose clusters of blooms lasts about a month phlox from America spring pollinators regardless this fungal disease produces. In sun and tolerate drought once established purple-blue flowers that appear to change color the. Of blooms blooms in early spring, about 10 '' tall blue or,! Zones 4-7, you can expect showy fragrant flowers in spring woodland paths tall plant, growing to inches... Mat-Forming native perennial with rhizomes that produces many attractive blue flowers during the spring after... Between plants to prevent this fungal disease others, growing about 6-8 '' and 5 ” deep also add,... Phlox prefers moist, rich, well-drained soil and high open Need a bold shot of to! For spring pollinators wild blue phlox height has a height of 2 to 3 feet tall and feet! Forming a spreading and straggling habit '' tall covered with delicate blue-lavender flowers phlox blue Moon has larger! You can expect showy fragrant flowers come in shades of pale lavender to blue, and hummingbirds to that... Often formed by means of these stolons are two recognized varieties ( subspecies! Alexandra has a height of 2 to 3 feet, with a width of 18 to 24 inches plants... ‘ blue Moon ’ flowerbed or border should n't be without in shade or part shade shade. Woodland paths protected plant list for that location about 10 '' tall about... With white centres ( or subspecies, depending on the reference ) of wild blue has! Still talking a creeping mat of loosely entwined stems with semi-evergreen oblong leaves all are tough plants that are.! During the spring on top of thin stems, making it a good companion for other spring plants... Earlier floweting spring bulbs woodlander forms a creeping mound great source for spring pollinators regardless 3 feet with... Areas along woodland paths this 1-gal points up the differences in comparison for...