Phlox divaricata 'Ozzie's Purple' ~ Ozzie's Purple Woodland Phlox-ServeScape
Phlox divaricata 'Ozzie's Purple' ~ Ozzie's Purple Woodland Phlox-ServeScape
Phlox divaricata 'Ozzie's Purple' ~ Ozzie's Purple Woodland Phlox-ServeScape
Phlox divaricata 'Ozzie's Purple' ~ Ozzie's Purple Woodland Phlox-ServeScape

Phlox divaricata 'Ozzie's Purple'

Ozzie's Purple Woodland Phlox

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**Dormancy Note - This plant may be currently dormant for the fall/winter! It is still available for purchase! Your delivered plant may be dormant, or showing very little top growth. However, you can still plant! These plants are putting all their energy into root production, so they will be ready to thrive in the spring! If you have any issues with your plant the following peak season, you can fill out our return request form to request a replacement plant.

Ozzie's Purple Woodland Phlox is a spreading semi-evergreen native perennial with small hairy dark green foliage.  Loose clusters of fragrant blue-purple flowers bloom in spring attracting butterflies.  Grows best in bright shade and rich, moist, and well-drained soils. 

Phlox divaricata is a valuable early-season source of nectar for swallowtails, sphinx moths, and hummingbirds.

Type: 

Perennial

Origins:

East N. America; GA Native

Height: 

1' - 1.5'

Spread: 

1’ - 1.5’

Spacing: 

1.5’

USDA Hardiness Zone: 

3 - 8

Culture: 

Part Sun, Full Shade

Bloom Color: 

Purple

Season of Interest:

Spring

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Medium Maintenance.  Powdery mildew can be a serious issue- cut down stems after flowering helps combat mildew.  Spider mites can be a problem in hot and dry climates.  Watch for rabbits.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Woodland Garden, Wildlife Garden, Native Garden, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Cheddar Pinks, Solidago, Clematis

IMAGE: Peter Stevens, Purple Phlox

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown

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Phlox divaricata 'Ozzie's Purple' ~ Ozzie's Purple Woodland Phlox-ServeScape

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