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PHLOX divaricata 'Chattahoochee'
Commonly known as Border phlox

Prostrate form with startling lavender-blue flowers
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Good to know
Cross between the praire P. pilosa and the woodland P. divaricata (wild sweet William). Masses of flowers when happy and irresistible to butterflies, but short-lived. Good air circulation around plants will combat mildew. -
Pests & Diseases
Stem eelworms, leaf gall, powdery mildew, leaf spot. -
Place of origin
North America. Garden origin -
Blue
Lavender blue -
Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetRed-purple eyes -
BorderSuitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
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Cottage garden
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Fully hardy
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Height
15cm (6in) -
Spread
30cm (12in) -
HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Low-growing perennial. Purple stems and lance-shaped leaves 2-5cm (¾-2in) long
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Scented flowersSlightly fragrant
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Neutral to acid soil
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Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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