Phlox divaricata ssp. laphamii 'Chattahoochee' (Woodland Phlox)

Phlox divaricata sub. laphamii 'Chattahoochee' is an attractive, showy cultivar of woodland phlox perfect for shady areas and small raised beds. Noted for its slightly different leaves and its rich, powder blue and purple flowers in the spring, 'Chattahoochee' grows to a mature height of only 8-12" tall and spreads to about a foot wide with dense foliage and flowers. 'Chattahoochee' performs best in part to full-shade locations, but can tolerant full sun conditions provided it doesn't dry out. As an added bonus, this cultivar's thick leaves leaves are semi-evergreen, and add winter interest in milder climates.

Easily naturalized in woodland gardens, low maintenance, and highly attractive to wide variety of pollinators and hummingbirds, this woodland phlox selection is a great choice to add attractive blue-purple hues to the home garden. Phlox divaricata sub. laphamii 'Chattahoochee' grows best in moist but well-drained conditions, and is resistant to deer grazing and high amounts of shade; although this phlox is often ignored by deer, rabbis are known to easily damage phlox flowers very quickly.