Soil Moisture. It will tolerate more sun in cooler areas, or where the soil remains consistently moist during summer. Phlox divaricata ‘Blue Moon’ is tied with Phlox divaricata as the best selections of woodland phlox in our trial. As a cultivar, ‘Blue Moon’ will behave consistently, regardless of where it is purchased. Phlox paniculata ‘Katherine’, which was the top-rated, mildew-resistant garden phlox in the trial. What sets ‘Kim’ apart from other members of the species is its lush and vigorous habit (2’ tall) that remains sturdy and disease-free all season long. Skip to the end of the images gallery . FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Phlox divaricata ‘May Breeze’ is a handsome compact cultivar of our native woodland phlox. In early spring, foliage is topped by loose clusters of showy pale blue to whitish lavender flowers. Characteristics. moist. By choosing different phlox species, you can fill your garden with color from spring through late summer. Very easy to grow in a variety of soils, it will slowly colonize via a fibrous rhizomatous root system. Phlox divaricata 'May Breeze' wild blue phlox cultivar. P. paniculata, boasts greater mildew resistance than garden phlox. CHECK AVAILABILITY. Phlox. Phlox divaricata 'Blue Moon' is an ideal flowering ground cover for shade. Phlox carolina ssp. There are other differences between the two (explained below), but the size is a good place to start. There are many types of phlox flowers, but the most popular kinds are Phlox subulata and the various cultivars of P. paniculata.It's easy to distinguish between these two types, as P. subulata stays short, while P. paniculata is a tall kind. Skip to the beginning of the images gallery . ... cultivars of , including . Other popular cultivars include “Blue Moon”, “Fuller’s White”, and “Clouds of Perfume”. The easiest way to distinuish Dame's Rocket is the four flower petals while true native Phlox have five petals. Of the two, we would recommend ‘Blue Moon’ over the straight species since performance could vary between individuals of Phlox divaricata depending on the source. Start with woodland phlox (P. divaricata), a Midwest native with periwinkle-blue flowers and glossy, lance-like leaves. P. divaricata (blue phlox) and . Light Requirements. Descriptions. The “Chattahoochee” cultivar of Phlox divaricata spp. Plants have semi-evergreen lance shaped deep green leaves. Include it in native woodland gardens, naturalized areas, shaded rock gardens or an informal low border. A valuable early-season nectar source, it forms slowly-spreading clumps that make a good ground cover (to 18 high). Most phlox can be placed into two categories, which are creeping phlox and garden phlox, but there are other less common varieties as well. It is a member of the Polemoniaceae family, and it comes in more than 50 different varieties. It also comes with a variety of colorful blooms that range from a pale blue to a deep red. Chock-full of oomph and charisma, Phlox are enduring warm weather beacons, appreciating moist well-drained soil, frequent deadheading and deep basal waterings, while periodic thinning to just 4 or 6 stalks ensures healthier paniculata cultivars. Phlox divaricata grows best in light to medium shade and rich, moist, well-drained soils, but it is adaptable and tolerates both dry and clay soils. Results of the 1993–96 phlox trial can be Once established, it is drought tolerant. Phlox condensata, ‘Dwarf Phlox’ part-sun, part-shade, shade. laphamii has won an Award of Garden Merit from the RHS for its lavender blossoms with brilliant purple-pink centers. Summary. 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