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Phlox divaricata /Blue Phlox
A mass planting of phlox at Live Oak Gardens near New Iberia, LA
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Scientific Name:
Phlox divaricata
Common Name:
Blue Phlox
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Height:
Under 1 foot
Spread:
to 1 foot
Bloom time:
Spring
Flower color:
Blue
Light Exposure:
Sun, Part Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist,
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
Yes
Comments:
Is an evergreen only in lower South. This native has fragrant, bluish flowers in spring. Leafy shoots spread along the ground, rooting at the nodes, and in time form large colonies.