Perennial phlox
Phlox divaricata 'Blue Perfume'
Common Name: Perennial phlox
Genus: Phlox
Species: divaricata
Cultivar: 'Blue Perfume'
Category: Perennials
Growth Rate: Average
Features: Has fragrant flowers/foliage
| Hardiness: Hardy | Height: 0.35 m (35 cm) |
| Sun/Shade: Partial shade | Spread: 0.50 m (50 cm) |
| Foliage Type: Semi Evergreen | Flower Colour: Blue, Purple |
| Foliage Colour: Green | Flowering Period: May & June |
Soil Type: Normal/Loam
Soil Moisture: Moist, but well drained
Fragrant lilac-blue flowers in May and June and hairy bright green leaves. An attractive spreading semi-evergreen plant that is ideal for planting along the edge of the border or by a well-used path where the perfumed blooms can be appreciated. Add lots of leaf-mould or composted pine needles to the soil when planting since it prefers a humus-rich soil.
- Garden care: Add lots of leaf-mould or composted pine needles to the soil when planting. Lift and divide large clumps in autumn or spring
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