Woodland phlox forms a low, spreading cover beneath trees, with fragrant blue to lavender spring flowers above the foliage in shaded borders.
- Height
- 15–31 cm / 0.5–1 ft
- Spread
- 25–51 cm / 0.8–1.7 ft
- Light
- Shade / Partial shade
- Soil moisture
- Dry / Moist, well-drained
- Flowering
- Spring
- Maintenance
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 3a–8b
Planting
Choose partial or full shade and moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. It fits woodland borders and can provide shallow-rooted cover around spring bulbs.
Care
Cut back the stems after flowering to help control powdery mildew. Watch for spider mites in hot, dry weather and for rabbits feeding on the leaves.
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Sources & photo credit
Plant reference: NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Content checked . Flowering seasons vary with local climate; USDA zones describe winter cold tolerance.
- Woodland phlox: K M · CC BY 4.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.
- Creeping phlox: David J.Stang · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.
- Downy phlox: KENPEI · CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.
- Garden phlox: K. Andre · CC BY 2.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.