Candy Cloud Blue Phlox is a low-mounding evergreen perennial with rich green awl-shaped foliage. The heavy blooms of soft sky blue flowers coat the plant from mid to late spring attracting butterflies. Best flowering in full sun and rich, moist, well-drained soils.
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Type: |
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Origins: |
P. sublata hybrid |
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Height: |
1' - 1.5' |
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Spread: |
1’ - 1.5’ |
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Spacing: |
1’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 8 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Blue |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium Maintenance. Water regularly and do not overcrowd. Spider mites can be a problem in hot and dry climates. Foliar nematode can be an issue in humid/wet conditions. Cut back foliage after flowering to promote denser growth and stimulate possible rebloom.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Wildlife Garden, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Clematis, Beardtongue, Rose
IMAGE: BallSeed Inc, Phlox Candy Cloud™ Blue
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.