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Common Name - Wild Blue Phlox |
| Scientific Name - Phlox divaricata |
| Family Name - Phlox (Polemoniaceae) |
Season
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Perennial, blooms spring to early
summer. |
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Habitat |
Grows best in areas with some shade
but is often found growing in full sun as well. Prefers moist
soils associated with deciduous woods and streamsides. |
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Flower |
5 petals, each petal somewhat heart
shaped. Petals are fused at the base to form a hollow tube. Color
varies from blue to purple and rose. |
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Leaves |
Dark green, simple, lance shaped,
grow opposite and spread from the base. Petioles lacking. |
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