species 51,756 observations

Blue Phlox

Phlox divaricata

Field notes

Supports All

56 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Olive Arches Moth 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Nessus Sphinx, Snowberry Clearwing, White Slant-line, Hummingbird Clearwing 55

Children

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Part shade Dappled shade Full shade
Moisture: Well drained Moist
Water use: Medium
Soil: Sand Loam Clay Organic
Soil pH: Acid
Drought tolerant: Yes
Resists: Dry soil Fire Slugs
Habit: Clumping Horizontal Spreading
Plant type: Wildflower Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.