Overview
Phlox divaricata 'Chatahoochee' is a clump forming perennial in the genus Phlox, part of the Polemoniaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 0.5 m tall and 0.5 m wide. Phlox divaricata 'Chatahoochee' grows best in full sun and full shade, and tolerates sandy and loamy soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens, cut flowers and flower borders and beds. It is native to Ontario.
About
Phlox divaricata, the wild blue phlox, woodland phlox, or wild sweet william, is a species of flowering plant in the family Polemoniaceae, native to forests and fields in eastern North America.
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About the genus
Phlox is a genus of 68 species of perennial and annual plants in the family Polemoniaceae. They are found mostly in North America in diverse habitats from alpine tundra to open woodland and prairie. Some flower in spring, others in summer and fall.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Phlox
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Full shade
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Phlox divaricata 'Chatahoochee' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.5 m
- Spread
- 0.5 m
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds
- Native to
- Ontario
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Phlox divaricata 'Chatahoochee'
- Propagation
- Division in autumn or spring, Basal cuttings in spring, Root cuttings in early autumn or winter
- Pest resistance
- Phlox eelworm
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews, Grey moulds, Leafy gall, Leaf spot
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Phlox divaricata 'Chatahoochee'?
Phlox divaricata 'Chatahoochee' prefers full sun and full shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Phlox divaricata 'Chatahoochee' need?
Phlox divaricata 'Chatahoochee' grows best in sandy and loamy soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How big does Phlox divaricata 'Chatahoochee' grow?
Phlox divaricata 'Chatahoochee' reaches a height of 0.5 m and a spread of 0.5 m.
Is Phlox divaricata 'Chatahoochee' hardy in the UK?
Phlox divaricata 'Chatahoochee' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Phlox divaricata 'Chatahoochee'?
Division in autumn or spring, Basal cuttings in spring, Root cuttings in early autumn or winter.
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More in the Phlox genus
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- Phlox 'Mount Fuji'
- Phlox glaberrimasmooth phlox
- Phlox maculatameadow phlox
- Phlox maculata 'Alpha'meadow phlox 'Alpha'
- Phlox maculata 'Miss Lingard'Meadow Phlox 'Miss Lingard'
- Phlox maculata 'Omega'meadow phlox 'Omega'
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