Phlox divaricata Blue Moon
Phlox divaricata 'Blue Moon' photo Mt Cuba Research Station
Woodland Phlox

Selected for outstanding flower colour and very full flower petals, With the arrival of spring, Phlox divaricata 'Blue Moon' bears many fragrant, 5-petaled flowers.  It makes a knee-high drift of violet-blue flowers in April and May that attract hummingbirds & butterflies.  The foliage is glossy, medium-green, and lance-shaped growing about 15 cms tall. It is a long-lived, carefree native selected by Bill Cullina of New England Wildflower Society for its dense flower cover, compact growth, fragrance, and consistent bloom, ‘Blue Moon’ looks best when interwoven with Phlox stolonifera, ferns, Carex, and other woodland species to create a tapestry of bloom time, foliage textures, and verdant greens.

  • Height: 30-45 cm (12-18 in)
  • Spread: 20-30 cm (8-12 in)
  • Cold Hardiness: Zone 3-8
  • Sun or Shade: part shade to shade
  • Bloom Time: early to mid spring
  • Leaf Colour: green
  • Bloom Colour: violet blue
  • Nature Attraction: bees and butterflies

Growing and Maintenance Tips

Phlox divericata is found in rich deciduous woodlands in eastern North America. It  prefers humus-rich, moist soils with good drainage in part to dense shade.  It grows best when given good air circulation and free-draining soil. For best appearances, cutback spent flower stalks in early summer to rejuvenate foliage and maintain tidy appearance.

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