General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Plant Height: 12 - 18 inches
Plant Spread: 6 - 12 inches
Leaves: Semi-evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Purple
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Tip
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Common names
  • Louisiana Blue Phlox
  • Woodland Phlox
  • Wild Sweet William
  • Wild Blue Phlox

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Location: Youngsville, LA
Date: 2010-03-27
They are darker than they look in this picture
Location: My yard in Arlington, Texas.
Date: Spring 2011
This Phlox is really purple.

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