Non-native plants this species can replace:
Common Name
Wild blue phlox
Woodland phlox
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
1.5
Width (ft)
1.0 -
1.7
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8
Additional Info
Habitat: rich forests and fields in areas of the Mid-Atlantic including NoVA (except Prince William County). Frequent to locally common in the mountains and Piedmont; rare in the inner Coastal Plain.
Wildlife Value: Its flowers attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees, The foliage attracts rabbits.
High Value Generalist
Earth Sangha lists this plant as a "High Value Generalist" because it is easy to grow, occurs across a wide range of habitats and is known to be of high value to wildlife
Flower Color
Blue
Purple/lavender
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Fragrant
Yes
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Ground Cover
Yes
Evergreen
Yes
Light Requirements
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Soil Texture
Clay
High organic matter
Loamy
Sandy
Deer Resitant
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Hummingbirds
Number of Lepidotera Species Genus Supports
8
Tolerates
Commercially available
Yes
Nurseries that may carry live plant
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