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Nomenclature

Common Name:

wild blue phlox, woodland phlox

Synonym(s):

Phlox divaricata var. laphamii

Genus species:

Phlox divaricata

Family:

Polemoniaceae

Plant Specifics

Form:

flower

Size:

1-ft

Life Span:

Long-lived perennial

Flower Color:

blue, lavender

Fruit Color:

Phenology:

semi-evergreen perennial, blooms late spring to early summer.

Noted For:

Showy Flowers

Landscaping

Recommended Uses:

Wildflower garden, typically a shade garden.

Considerations:

Availability:

Seed

Propagation:

Seeds, division   Will spread by rhizomes.

Light:

Full Sun, Part Sun

Moisture Tolerance:

Always Flooded------------------------------------------------Extremely Dry

Coming Soon!

Somewhat moist, no flooding ---to--- Short very dry periods

Salt Water Flooding Tolerance:

Unknown

Salt Spray/Salty Soil Tolerance:

Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray

Soil or Other Substrate:

Sand, Loam, Lime Rock

Soil pH:

Adaptable, in FL often calcareous

Suitable to Grow In:

Ecology

Wildlife:

Pollinators, Butterflies

Attracts butterflies and bees -- only butterflies and long-tongued bees can reach the nectar but other insects are attracted to the flowers andn may feed on the pollen.  Butterflies are the most effective pollinators.  Phlox is self-incompatible and cross-pollination is required.  

Native Habitats:

Rich woods, calcareous hammocks (in FL) but frequently in acid soils elsewhere.

Natural Range in Florida:

Comments:

Ethnobotany:

General Comments:

Range includes most of eastern and central north Ameria west to the prairie region and north into southeastern Canada.  The southern range limit is in the Florida panhandle.