Phlox laphamii 'Blue Buttons' Wild Sweet William

$13.95
$13.95
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Description

Phlox laphamii 'Blue Buttons' has deep lavender-blue, fragrant blooms over low mounds of very narrow dark green foliage in late spring. Also known as Wild Sweet William or Woodland Phlox, Phlox laphamii 'Blue Buttons' can form large drifts as its leafy shoots root at the nodes as they spread along the ground. It will also self-sow. A semi-evergreen perennial, Phlox 'Blue Buttons' attracts early spring pollinators.

A subspecies of Phlox divaricata, Phlox laphamii is native to the eastern 2/3 of U.S. north into Canada.

Phlox laphamii 'Blue Buttons' prefers partial to full shade and humus-rich, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant, but maintain consistent soil moisture for best appearance. Cut back hard after flowering if powdery mildew is a problem.

Characteristics

  • Common Names: Wild Sweet William
  • Zones: 4-8
  • Light Requirements: Part Shade to Shade
  • Soil Preference: Prefers moist, well-drained soil.
  • Height at Maturity: 12-14
  • Width at Maturity: 18
  • Bloom Color: Blue
  • Bloom Time: Mid to late spring

Special Features

  • Attracts: Butterflies. Hummingbirds. Pollinators.
  • Tolerates: Drought.
  • Other Features: Cut Flower. Evergreen. Fragrant. Native to North America.

Care and Growing Tips

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Shipping Info

Your order will be shipped within ten days of placing it, either on a Monday or a Tuesday. Your plants will arrive 2-3 days after you get an email with the tracking number.

This is to avoid plants getting stuck in transit over a weekend. Please trust that our small team is working as efficiently as possible to get these live plants to you safely. We appreciate your patience!

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Please note: Depending on the time of year, the foliage of the plants may be trimmed to fit into our shipping boxes. This could delay the flowering of the plant, but many perennials actually benefit from being cut back.

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