'May Breeze' Woodland Phlox (Phlox divaricata)

May Breeze' Woodland Phlox (Phlox divaricata) features fragrant pale blue, almost white, flowers that bloom best in moist shade environments. This native perennial is indigenous to the woodland areas and streams of eastern North America and looks right at home when planted in cottage gardens. Since this variety is also very tolerant of moist soils, it is an excellent flowering ground cover choice for rain gardens, provided the soil has good drainage.

Woodland phlox blooms a little earlier than other phlox species, providing an early-season food source for new and active pollinators. While the flowers may be small, their impact is mighty, with pollinators like bees and butterflies flocking to the matt of nectar-filled pinwheel-shaped flowers.

Vital details:

Size: 12-15” tall and 12” wide

Light: Part sun (4-6 hours sun) to shade (>4 hrs sun/day)

Water: Low to average moisture.

Hardiness: 4-8 (Find your hardiness zone)

Pollinator value: Attracts pollinating insects of all types, butterflies, and hummingbirds

Notable features: Native, fragrant, reblooming, drought-tolerant

Plant name: Phlox divaricata 'May Breeze'