Phlox divaricata
Forest wildflower with delicate, fragrant, purplish-blue flowers
Phlox divaricata wild blue phlox
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Carpets of these pale blue flowers brighten the woodland floor when trees are just starting to put out new leaves. The cluster of 5-petaled flowers radiates from the tip of a sticky stem.
Habitat & Range
Frequent in rich deciduous woods.
Mostly present in the west and south of the state.
Wetland codes
| EMP: | FACU |
|---|---|
| NCNE: | FACU |
Phenology
Flowers late April through early June.
Plant Codes
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G-rank: G5 (Secure)
Phlox divaricata wild blue phlox
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