wild sweet william
Also known as: blue phlox; early-flowering lychnidea; struggling phlox; wood phlox
P. divaricata is a semi-evergreen perennial to 30cm in height, with trailing, rooting stems, hairy ovate leaves and loose cymes of slightly fragrant, pale violet-blue or white flowers 2-3cm in width in early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- wild sweet william (Phlox divaricata)
- Genus
- Phlox
- Family
- Polemoniaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Semi evergreen
- Foliage
- Trailing
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of wild sweet william
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of wild sweet william
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wild sweet william care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningDeadhead to prolong flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by taking softwood cuttings of non-flowering stems in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained, fertile soil in full sun or partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Susceptible to powdery mildews and a leaf spot
Pests
Generally pest-free, though may be susceptible to grazing by rabbits
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