Woodland Phlox Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Woodland phlox, also known as wild blue Phlox, is a perennial plant often prized for its colorful flowers and highly aromatic fragrance. It prefers temperate climates, does not like much sunlight, and requires a well-drained growing medium. This plant is also very pet-friendly.
Common Name |
Woodland Phlox, Wild Blue Phlox
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Plant Type
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Herbs
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Phlox divaricata
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Genus
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Phlox
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Family
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Polemoniaceae
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Order
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Ericales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Woodland Phlox Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Woodland Phlox.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Woodland Phlox needs water once every
8 days in 1.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Woodland Phlox needs about 0.45 L per 8 days. |
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Woodland Phlox Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Woodland Phlox to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
Woodland Phlox prefers Medium humidity levels, between 40% and 50%. |
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Woodland Phlox Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Woodland Phlox. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Woodland Phlox plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
chalk
clay
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Woodland Phlox Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Woodland Phlox plant. |
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Maximum Height |
12 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
20 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Purple
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Characteristics |
Fragrant
Plant of Merit
Showy
Semi-Evergreen
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Is Woodland Phlox toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Gravel and Rock Garden
Informal and Cottage
Prairie and Meadow
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Woodland Phlox Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Woodland Phlox, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
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Woodland Phlox Native Region |
Find out where the Woodland Phlox plant originated. |
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Country |
North America
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