Woodland Phlox 'Louisiana Blue'
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Phlox divaricata 'Louisiana Blue'
Also known as Wild Blue Phlox, Louisiana Phlox, Blue Woodland Phlox, Sweet William, Wild Sweet William
Phlox divaricata, also called woodland phlox, is a spreading stem-rooting, semi-evergreen native perennial that forms mats of foliage with stems typically reaching 12-15" tall. It's a woodland species that grows in rich woods and along streams. During the spring, these flowers grow loosely, with blooms with five flat, notched, petal-like lobes. In addition to being hairy, stems are also sticky. The leaves are lance-shaped to elliptic in shape. Can form large colonies over time as leafy shoots spread along the ground, rooting at the nodes.
'Louisiana Blue' blooms purple-blue flowers with magenta eyes in spring that attract butterflies.
Best grown in humusy, medium moisture, well-drained soil from partly to full shade. Prefers rich, moist, organic soils. Appreciates a light summer mulch which helps retain moisture and keep roots cool.
Height: 9”-12”
Spread: 9”-12”
Bloom: April-May
Light: Part Shade, Full Shade
Water: Medium
Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Origin: North America
Deer Resistant: Yes
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
