Blue Phlox

Plox divaricata

Family Polemoniaceae

Brief Description:
Has entire, opposite leaves. The flowers are a light lavender; 2-3 cm wide.

Blooms from April to June.

Geographic Range: From northwest Vermont and adjacent Quebec to Minnesota, south to Georgia and Texas.

Habitat: Rich, moist woods

Historic Uses: A creeping groundcover that grows quickly and is effectively grown at the edge of a wooded area. An attractive cut flower, but it doesn't last long.