The fragrance from ‘Blue Moon’ woodland phlox is dreamy, like its delicate blue-lavender flower petals!
The Blue Moon woodland phlox is a natural fit in a cottage or woodland garden with its whimsical flowers and tidy green foliage.
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The fragrance from ‘Blue Moon’ woodland phlox is dreamy, like its delicate blue-lavender flower petals!
The Blue Moon woodland phlox is a natural fit in a cottage or woodland garden with its whimsical flowers and tidy green foliage.
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'Blue Moon' Woodland Phlox

Perennial

  • Hundreds of overlapping, fragrant, blue flowers! 
  • Perfect for cottage and woodland gardens. 
  • Provides rich nectar for spring pollinators. 
  • Zones 3-8, sun/part sun, 8-12" tall x 10-12" wide at maturity.
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Size: One Quart
$23.00
Sale: $23.00 Each
Total: $23.00
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Hand-Picked at Our Greenhouse
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Arrives as a Young Plant
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Hand-Picked at Our Greenhouse
Shipped to Your Door
Arrives as a Young Plant
60 Day Risk-Free Guarantee
Hand-Picked at Our Greenhouse
Shipped to Your Door
Arrives as a Young Plant
60 Day Risk-Free Guarantee
Hand-Picked at Our Greenhouse
Shipped to Your Door
Arrives as a Young Plant
60 Day Risk-Free Guarantee
Hand-Picked at Our Greenhouse
Shipped to Your Door
Arrives as a Young Plant
60 Day Risk-Free Guarantee

Description

The fragrance from ‘Blue Moon’ woodland phlox (Phlox divaricata) is dreamy, like its delicate blue-lavender flower petals! This native woodland phlox is a natural fit in a cottage or woodland garden with its whimsical flowers and tidy green foliage. Since this phlox is early to bloom, it provides rich nectar to newly awakened springtime pollinators. ‘Blue Moon’ thrives in part sun or shade and low moisture, making it an excellent ground cover plant for beginners. But the beauty is never-ending, with interest extending well into autumn with burgundy-red foliage when temperatures lower.

Details

Botanical name: Phlox divaricata
Common name: 'Blue Moon' Woodland Phlox
Zone: 3 - 8
Sun exposure: Sun (6+ Hours) to part sun (4-6 hours)
Height x width: 8-12" tall x 10-12" wide
Flower color: Blue
Foliage color: Green
Season of Interest: Spring
Bloom time: Early to late spring
Features: Rain gardens, proven winners, cold tolerant, best sellers, best for beginners, native
Uses: Alpine and rock, container gardening, edging, ground cover, rock garden, small spaces, border plant, native gardens

How to Grow

Soil: Well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Plants prefer soil with a slightly acid to neutral pH.
Light: Phlox grow best in full sun (or partial shade in the South)
Water: Low to Average.
Spacing: 24" apart.
Fertilizing: A general-purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer worked into the soil around the plants in the spring is sufficient for phlox for the season.
Winterizing: No special care needed. Leave foliage standing in winter, and clean up spent foliage in spring.
Maintenance & pruning: Cut back stems after flowering by 1/2. This will maintain dense growth and attractive habit for the summer months. This will also encourage some fall rebloom. Cut out any brown stems.

All About: Caring For Creeping Phlox

Creeping phlox (Phlox subulata), often called moss phlox, mountain phlox or moss pink, loves sun, tolerates drought, attracts butterflies, & even resists deer. This superstar ground cover is great for gardeners of any skill level; if you’re looking to add easy-care color & interest to your landscape, consider making creeping phlox your next garden addition.

Grow with confidence

Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:

bush distance

Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:

bush distance zigzag

Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.

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  • 5 stars: 3 (43%)
  • 4 stars: 2 (29%)
  • 3 stars: 1 (14%)
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E.B. (Pennsylvania)
Not all bad

One of the phlox plants came dead

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J.B. (Illinois)
Woodland phlox

Very happy with the plant material we received! Healthy and arrived in very good shape!

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J.G. (Connecticut)
Woodland Phlox

Received nice healthy plants. Looking forward to seeing them in flower.%0D%0AUsually takes a year to get established%2C so don’t expect to see blooms this year%2C but they are growing nicely.

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D.K. (Ohio)
Smaller than ecpected

Plants are small but appear healthy

We’re sorry you’re not satisfied with your plants! On each product page and our plant sizes page, we note that all of our plants are young. The size of our plants varies depending on the time of year and whether they were recently trimmed. The most important thing when purchasing plants, online or in garden centers, is a full and robust root system, which we prioritize. Trimming only encourages stronger root development! All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee, so please reach out to [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary.

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T.G. (Colorado)
Terra

The three phlox I believe are already dying

We're sorry you're having trouble with your plants. Our team of horticulture experts would love to take a look at your plants. All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee

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S.D. (Indiana)

Very healthy and nice size plants

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B.D. (Arkansas)
Good plant for shade.

The plants arrived in good condition and are doing well in my shade garden.

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A.M.

Can I plant phlox in July?

Great Garden Plants

Hi there! It might be a little too hot to plant phlox in July. If you decide to plant now make sure the phlox are planted in well-draining soil and get plenty of water to help them throught the summer heat.

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A.I.

Can phlox grow on rocks??

Great Garden Plants

Hello! Yes, phlox is an excellent choice for growing on and around rocks.

J
J.

Do they just bloom once a season?

Great Garden Plants

Thank you for contacting us! This plant will bloom early to late spring. With proper care, well drained soil and maintenance and pruning it will bloom for a month in spring.

G
G.

How often should you water?

Great Garden Plants

There are so many factors that contribute to this, from weather to soil, that we can't give a one-size-fits-all answer. However, generally speaking, newly planted perennials and shrubs should not be allowed to dry out completely during their entire first season, but nor should the soil be overly wet. If you are worried about it, you can purchase a moisture meter to test the conditions below ground.