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Woodland Phlox

Phlox divaricata, Polemoniaceae

Zones
3–8
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorGround Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

6 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Autumn BugbaneActaea simplex
Shade ProvisionNurse Plant
Great White TrilliumTrillium grandiflorum
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

SunflowerHelianthus annuus

Sunflower produces allelopathic compounds that inhibit woodland phlox growth

Uses

Functions

Pollinator Support

Common Questions

What zones does Woodland Phlox grow in?

Woodland Phlox grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Woodland Phlox?

Good companions for Woodland Phlox include Autumn Bugbane, Great White Trillium.

Design guilds with Woodland Phlox and see companion relationships visually.

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