Woodland Phlox (Phlox divaricata)

Its carpets of fragrant, periwinkle-blue flowers brighten the spring shade garden. It is a gentle spreader that provides an early nectar source for swallowtail butterflies.

Height: 0.75 to 1.5 ft

Light: Part Shade to Full Shade

Water: Average

Spreading Habit: Moderate

Spreading Method: Runners

Bloom Time: Early Spring

Bloom Color: Blue to Lavender

Photographer: Vick, Albert F. W.