Include it in native woodland gardens, naturalized areas, shaded rock gardens or an informal low border. Descriptions. 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 will tolerate more sun in cooler areas, or where the soil remains consistently moist during summer. Results of the 1993–96 phlox trial can be Phlox is a lovely plant that can be grown as an annual or a perennial. Once established, it is drought tolerant. Light Requirements. ... cultivars of , including . moist. Phlox condensata, ‘Dwarf Phlox’ It also comes with a variety of colorful blooms that range from a pale blue to a deep red. part-sun, part-shade, shade. Dame's Rocket, an invasive, non-native plant in the mustard family is often confused as being a native Phlox.It blooms at relatively the same time as Phlox divaricata, P. pilosa, and P. maculata. Skip to the beginning of the images gallery . Phlox paniculata ‘Katherine’, which was the top-rated, mildew-resistant garden phlox in the trial. As a cultivar, ‘Blue Moon’ will behave consistently, regardless of where it is purchased. 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. Other popular cultivars include “Blue Moon”, “Fuller’s White”, and “Clouds of Perfume”. 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. Plants have semi-evergreen lance shaped deep green leaves. There are other differences between the two (explained below), but the size is a good place to start. In early spring, foliage is topped by loose clusters of showy pale blue to whitish lavender flowers. Characteristics. By choosing different phlox species, you can fill your garden with color from spring through late summer. Summary. Phlox divaricata 'May Breeze' wild blue phlox cultivar. Skip to the end of the images gallery . Phlox divaricata 'Blue Moon' is an ideal flowering ground cover for shade. Start with woodland phlox (P. divaricata), a Midwest native with periwinkle-blue flowers and glossy, lance-like leaves. The “Chattahoochee” cultivar of Phlox divaricata spp. It is a member of the Polemoniaceae family, and it comes in more than 50 different varieties. CHECK AVAILABILITY. P. paniculata, boasts greater mildew resistance than garden phlox. Phlox. FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Phlox divaricata ‘May Breeze’ is a handsome compact cultivar of our native woodland phlox. Soil Moisture. 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. 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. A valuable early-season nectar source, it forms slowly-spreading clumps that make a good ground cover (to 18 high). Phlox carolina ssp. Phlox divaricata ‘Blue Moon’ is tied with Phlox divaricata as the best selections of woodland phlox in our trial. The easiest way to distinuish Dame's Rocket is the four flower petals while true native Phlox have five petals. Very easy to grow in a variety of soils, it will slowly colonize via a fibrous rhizomatous root system. laphamii has won an Award of Garden Merit from the RHS for its lavender blossoms with brilliant purple-pink centers. P. divaricata (blue phlox) and . 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