Overview
Phlox divaricata 'Chatahoochee' is a perennial in the genus Phlox, part of the Polemoniaceae family. 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. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. 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 moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Phlox divaricata 'Chatahoochee' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Perennial
- Height
- 0.5 m
- Spread
- 0.5 m
- Native to
- Ontario
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Phlox divaricata 'Chatahoochee'?
Phlox divaricata 'Chatahoochee' prefers full sun and full shade.
What soil does Phlox divaricata 'Chatahoochee' need?
Phlox divaricata 'Chatahoochee' grows best in sandy and loamy soil. 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.
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