Native Plants
Search for native plants by scientific name, common name or family. If you are not sure what you are looking for, try the Combination Search or our Recommended Species lists.
Phlox divaricata ssp. divaricata
Phlox divaricata L. ssp. divaricata
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Polemoniaceae (Phlox family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: PHDID3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 18 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Pink , Blue , Purple , VioletBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun
Bloom Notes: Pale blue-violet, lavender, pink or white.
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , CT , DC , DE , GA , IL , IN , KY , MD , MI , NC , NJ , NM , NY , OH , PA , SC , TN , VA , VT , WVCanada: ON , QC
Native Habitat: Rich woodlands, open woodlands, streambanks.
Web Reference
Webref 80 - Illinois Wildflowers (2002) John HiltyWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Phlox divaricata ssp. divaricata in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Phlox divaricata ssp. divaricata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Phlox divaricata ssp. divaricata
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-06-24Research By: CBR