Phlox divaricata (Native)

Common Name
Wild blue phlox
Woodland phlox
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
1.5
Width (ft)
1.0 - 1.7
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5, 6, 7, 8
Commercially available
Yes

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Additional Info

Habitat: rich forests and fields in areas of the Mid-Atlantic including NoVA (except Prince William County). Frequent to locally common in the mountains and Piedmont; rare in the inner Coastal Plain.

Wildlife Value: Its flowers attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees, The foliage attracts rabbits.

Flower Color
Blue
Purple/lavender
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Fragrant
Yes
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Ground Cover
Yes
Evergreen
Yes
Light Requirements
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Soil Texture
Clay
High organic matter
Loamy
Sandy
Deer Resitant
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Hummingbirds
Number of Lepidotera Species Genus Supports
8
Tolerates
Carniola Farms Nursery

Nursery operates Arlington Native Plants & Edibles located at 925 N. Madison St. Arlington Virginia 22205. Plants can be purchased at any time by making an email appointment at carniolafarms@gmail.com. Also, during the during the planting season, they are open some Saturdays from 11AM to 3PM. Check their website for datesThis plant list is from the beginning of the 2025 season and may be out-of-date