Blue Moon Woodland Phlox
Phlox divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Perennial
Plant Family: Polemoniaceae
Plant Description: A large-flowered cultivar of Woodland Phlox, a wildflower native to the Midwest. Clusters of overlapping 5-petalled pastel purple flowers give this perennial a timeless, romantic look. The loosely trailing stems from a low mat of dark, semi-evergreen leaves. Perfect for partly shady woodland gardens. Could be used as a groundcover if planted densely. Prefers moist soil.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Perennial - Evergreen
Plant Care: Perennial - Evergreen (soft-stemmed plants that keep their leaves and color during winter): Remove spent blooms to promote rebloom later. To avoid winter stress, wait until spring to identify what portions of the plant are still alive and then remove the rest.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size:
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: Unknown
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Infill Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Dark Green
Bloom Colors: Purple, Lavender
Bloom Seasons: Late Spring
Bloom Period: May - Jun
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 3 to 8
Light Requirement: Part Shade (4-6 hrs morning sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Tolerant: Yes
Garden Location:
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Neighborhood Landscapes
- Tradition with a Twist
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
