Also known as wild blue phlox and wild sweet William, among other names, woodland phlox grows from 6 to 12 inches high and is hardy in USDA planting zones 3 to 8.

The wild blue phlox likes a site with morning sun and afternoon shade, while the prairie phlox can take much more of a full sun approach. While the soil need not be too luxurious, ...

Woodland phlox or wild blue phlox (Phlox divaricata) appears from early April to late May. This delightful species goes by many names including blue phlox, forest phlox and wild sweet William.

Woodland phlox or wild blue phlox (Phlox divaricata) appears from early April to late May. This delightful species goes by many names including blue phlox, forest phlox and wild sweet William.

The phlox was so gorgeous this year that I not only pointed it out to guests but photographed it time after time. I do wish more than one blossom grew at the end of each tall stalk but, OK, if that’s ...

There are about 70 different types of phlox, both short and tall. The short ones are used as groundcovers, and their palette is made up of the cool colors.

My favorite woodland flower just may be the wild blue phlox. Each spring its delicate pale purple flowers composed of five fragile petals welcome me on just about every hike I take into our Loess ...

Phlox divaricata (wild blue phlox) - evergreen, to 18 inches tall, blooms white, red, pink, purple March to May, medium water use, part shade or shade.

Nothing pleases me more than a stroll through woods and fields with nature-loving friends on a splendid day in April — and sharing our knowledge of what we find along the way. That’s what drew ...

The blue and violet smaller flowers represent the wild blue phlox. The larger white flower is the blossom of a mayapple plant. The flower of the mayapple will generally be about 2 1/4 inches ...

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