Phlox divaricata subsp. laphamii

Phlox

Polemoniaceae

Flowering Plants

Zone 3–8

🐾 Pet-Safe

🌱 Beginner Friendly

Lapham's woodland phlox is a charming native groundcover that performs best in moist, humus-rich soil beneath deciduous trees or in dappled shade. Water consistently during spring and summer, and mulch around the base to retain soil moisture. Its fragrant blue to violet flowers in spring are a magnet for early pollinators and make it a beautiful addition to woodland or shade gardens.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Low

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Fast

Mature Height

12″ – 18″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

18″

Watering Schedule

Every 7-10 Days • Water Deeply Until Soil Is Evenly Moist, Then Allow The Top Inch To Dry Between Waterings

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.2

Temperature

-35° – 80°F

Mature Spread

up to 18″

Root Depth

Shallow

Foliage

Medium

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Alabama

Arkansas

Florida

Georgia

Illinois

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Louisiana

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri

Nebraska

North Carolina

Oklahoma

Pennsylvania

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Virginia

Attracts

🐝 Bees

🐝 Butterflies

🐝 Moths

🐝 Hummingbirds

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

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