Phlox divaricata 'Parksville Beach'
Woodland Phlox
DESCRIPTION
Woodland Phlox
Phlox divaricata 'Parksville Beach'
- Plant listed for information only. Not currently being sold at Garden Centers
Starting in April, purple-pink blossoms can completely hide the foliage on this woodland phlox for weeks! 'Parksville Beach' is stunning planted in groups to punch-up darker, semi-shaded areas and to create a wave of color and nectar in those early spring months!
BENEFITS
- Excellent source of early nectar for butterflies and hummingbirds
- Tiger swallowtail butterflies find the flowers especially attractive
- Fragrant, showy spring flowers
- Foliage is burgundy in winter
- Great ground cover in shade gardens and woodlands
- Low maintenance and easy to grow
NATIVE INFO
Native Range
Map Credit: The Biota of North America
Map Key: Green (native), Teal (native, adventive), Blue (present), Yellow (present & rare), Red (extinct)
Interesting Facts
Only a handful of the 700 species of butterflies that live in North America feed on agriculture crops the rest rely on native plants like this one for food.
GROWING TIPS
Prefers humus-rich, moisture yet well-drained soil in part shade to full shade. Appreciates a light summer mulch which helps retain moisture and keep roots cool.