Polemoniaceae
Phlox bifida subsp. bifida
Phlox bifida subsp. bifida
Also known as Phlox bifida subsp. arkansana, Phlox bifida var. glandifera
Flowering Plants · Native Plants · Cleft Phlox · Sand Phlox · Native Perennial · Groundcover · Rock Garden · Spring Bloomer · Mat Forming · Midwestern Native · Pollinator · Low Maintenance
Cleft phlox is a vigorous, mat-forming native perennial that thrives in well-drained to sandy soils and tolerates a range of light conditions from full sun to partial shade. It is easy to grow, requires minimal care once established, and produces an abundant flush of deeply notched lavender to white flowers in spring. Plant it in rock gardens, borders, or slopes where it will spread attractively and attract early pollinators.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 5 hours
- Watering
- Water thoroughly until soil is moist, then allow the top inch to dry before watering again · Every 7-10 days
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil
- sandy loam
- Soil pH
- 4.3–7.3
- Temperature
- -30°F to 90°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 4a-9b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 6 in – 12 in
- Spread
- 12 in
- Spacing
- 12 in apart
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- Yes
- Foliage
- Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Tennessee, Wisconsin
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies, Moths
Sources: trefle, usda
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