groundcover · design plant record

Phlox divaricata

Woodland phlox

A spring flower layer weaving through a moist, shaded border.

Photographs show the source plant or captioned cultivar, season and setting. They do not document one of our illustrative garden layouts as a built project.

Height at maturity

0.15–0.3 m (0.5–1 ft)

Spread at maturity

0.25–0.51 m (0.8–1.7 ft)

Light

Part shade / Shade

Moisture

Moist, draining soil

Source-reported USDA zones

3–8 · verify subzone and cultivar

Principal seasonal role

Spring, Summer

Fit it to the site

Moist, well-drained woodland soil in part or dappled shade.

Its spring flowering does not provide year-round bloom; pair with later foliage or flowering roles.

Keep the care in the decision

Keep moisture available and check airflow where mildew is a local problem.

Origin & safety checks

Eastern North America. Confirm local native range and restrictions.

Pet safety and edible uses are not assessed; verify the exact botanical name with a suitable local authority.

Check current invasive restrictions with your local plant-health or extension authority. For pets, use the exact botanical name in a veterinary toxicity reference; for potential ingestion or exposure, get appropriate professional advice rather than relying on a design guide.