How to grow woodland phlox
Phlox divaricata
When to plant woodland phlox
Woodland phlox bears fragrant blue to lavender flowers in spring (NC State: April to May) and makes a shallow-rooted cover over spring bulbs. Plant or divide in spring or fall; cutting stems back after flowering helps prevent powdery mildew.
Woodland Phlox is timed by season rather than your frost dates, so the planting calendar does not generate ZIP-specific dates for it. Check the cited sources below to fine-tune for your area.
Growing conditions
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Sun
- Partial sun
- Soil pH
- 6 to 8
Common problems
- powdery mildew
- spider mites
- rabbits
Sources
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