Selected for outstanding flower colour and very full flower petals, With the arrival of spring, Phlox divaricata 'Blue Moon' bears many fragrant, 5-petaled flowers. It makes a knee-high drift of violet-blue flowers in April and May that attract hummingbirds & butterflies. The foliage is glossy, medium-green, and lance-shaped growing about 15 cms tall. It is a long-lived, carefree native selected by Bill Cullina of New England Wildflower Society for its dense flower cover, compact growth, fragrance, and consistent bloom, ‘Blue Moon’ looks best when interwoven with Phlox stolonifera, ferns, Carex, and other woodland species to create a tapestry of bloom time, foliage textures, and verdant greens.
- Height: 30-45 cm (12-18 in)
- Spread: 20-30 cm (8-12 in)
- Cold Hardiness: Zone 3-8
- Sun or Shade: part shade to shade
- Bloom Time: early to mid spring
- Leaf Colour: green
- Bloom Colour: violet blue
- Nature Attraction: bees and butterflies
Growing and Maintenance Tips
Phlox divericata is found in rich deciduous woodlands in eastern North America. It prefers humus-rich, moist soils with good drainage in part to dense shade. It grows best when given good air circulation and free-draining soil. For best appearances, cutback spent flower stalks in early summer to rejuvenate foliage and maintain tidy appearance.
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Bloomfest Garden Art Show
Mark your calendar for July 20-28. We will be open every day during that time. Our Bloomfest Garden Show is happening and our daylily field will be in full bloom. This year we will be displaying the work of 23 artists throughout the gardens and daylily field. It is easy to visualize how a piece of art might look in your own garden when you see it in displayed in a garden here.
Suzanne and Bruce and the Whitehouse Team
July Art Show
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The purpose of our Garden Art Show is to merge the beauty of art with the tranquility and aesthetics of a garden, creating a unique and immersive experience for visitors.
You don't want to miss these pieces that harmonize with the surroundings and evoke a sense of connection to nature.
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