Phlox, Genus, divaricata, Species, 'Blue Moon', Cultivar,
- Genus & species
- Cultivar
blue moon woodland phlox
Garden selection; species native to eastern North America
Overview
Phlox divaricata 'Blue Moon' is a woodland phlox selection with deeper blue color and rounder petals than the standard species, growing 10–15 inches (25–38 cm) tall and spreading by stolons. Deep blue to blue-violet five-petaled flowers 1.5 inches (4 cm) across have round, overlapping petals that create a fuller, more circular flower face than the notched or narrow petals of many P. divaricata forms. The deeper blue-violet color is more saturated than the typical pale lavender-blue of the species. The cultivar name 'Blue Moon' references both the color and the round petal shape. Blooms in April and May in the same woodland shade conditions as the species. The same stoloniferous spreading habit and semi-evergreen ground-cover behavior apply. Light sweet fragrance. Moist, humus-rich soil under deciduous trees. Not susceptible to powdery mildew. Deer may browse the foliage.
Native Range
The species Phlox divaricata is native to eastern North America. 'Blue Moon' is a garden selection for deeper blue color and round petal shape.Suggested Uses
Used as a woodland ground cover where a deeper blue is desired than the standard species. The round-petaled flowers create a more polished look. Same woodland conditions as the species.How to Identify
Appearance
Size & Dimensions
Height10" - 1'3"
Width/Spread1' - 1'6"
Colors
Bloom Information
Flowering in April and May, approximately 4 weeks. Deep blue-violet flowers with round petals.
Detailed Descriptions
Flower Description
Deep blue to blue-violet, five-petaled with round overlapping petalsFoliage Description
Medium green, soft, lance-shapedGrowing Conditions
Sun Requirements
Requires 2-5 hours of direct sunlight daily
• Full Sun: 6+ hours of direct sunlight
• Partial Shade: 3-6 hours of direct sunlight
• Full Shade: Less than 3 hours of direct sunlight
Care & Maintenance
Care Guide
Plant in partial to full shade under deciduous trees. Moist, humus-rich soil. Mulch with leaf mold. Shear lightly after bloom.Pruning
Shear lightly after bloom to tidy the mat.Pruning Schedule
Prune: June
summer
Container Growing
Suitable for container growing
Minimum container size: 3 gallons
