Blue Phlox 'Clouds of Perfume' (Phlox divaricata 'Clouds of Perfume')

Blue Phlox 'Clouds of Perfume'

Phlox divaricata 'Clouds of Perfume' is a very fragrant native woodland phlox with powder‑blue flowers in spring. Reaches only 1 foot tall, spreads to almost 2 feet, making an attractive groundcover under shrubs or with other spring wildflowers. Semi‑evergreen, hairy leaves; stems root along their length. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies.

Key Features

• Intensely fragrant powder‑blue flowers.
• Low, spreading groundcover.
• Native; attracts hummingbirds and butterflies.

Growing Conditions

Humus‑rich, fertile, moist but well‑drained soil in partial shade.

Care & Propagation

Sow seed in cold frame when ripe or in spring. Basal cuttings in spring, root cuttings in early fall/winter. Detach rooted stem pieces in spring/early autumn. Problems: powdery mildew, stem canker, rust, Southern blight, stem nematodes, leaf spots, leaf miners, caterpillars, rabbit damage.

Landscape Uses

Beds, borders, ground covers; woodland garden.

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