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Woodland Phlox

Plant Leaf

Full Plant

Plant Berry/Flower

Latin Name: Phlox divaricata

Flower Description:

Flat clusters of pale blue flowers. Individual flowers 1″ wide are made of 5 petals fused together at the base into a tube.

FamilyPhlox
Season BloomSpring, Summer
HabitatWet, shade, deciduous woods
CyclePerennial
Height10-20"
Leaf DescriptionOpposite, long and narrow-somewhat hairy. Only a few leaves on a plant.
Soil Type Wet
Light Source Shade
LocationWoodland